A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals in Myanmar's scam compounds, where many are enslaved, are utilizing Starlink satellite internet to continue their operations. A victim, trapped in a fraud company in Myanmar, described their environment and highlighted how Starlink enabled the continuation of scamming activities after conventional internet access was cut off. Despite efforts from advocates, including a plea to SpaceX, the company did not respond, raising concerns about its role in facilitating these illegal operations and the subsequent lack of support for victims seeking help.
"I'm in Myanmar and work for a fraud company... I'm not safe, I'm chatting with you secretly. Now the fraud work is running normally."
"Elon Musk's Starlink is installed above all the buildings in the campus where we are now... we can regain our freedom".
"Starlink connections appeared to be helping criminals at Tai Chang to 'scam Americans' and 'fuel their internet needs'".
"Despite the risk, their first request wasn't to be rescued."
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