Scam work centers along Thai border still have up to 100,000 people, despite multinational crackdown

Despite extensive crackdowns by multinational forces, scam operations along the Thai-Myanmar border remain active, employing around 100,000 individuals. Police General Thatchai Pitaneelaboot has indicated that these centers are integral to a Southeast Asian network. Although many workers are victims of human trafficking, assessments show some entered willingly, seeking employment in scam activities and gambling. The complexity of the situation is underscored by the issue of consent among those drawn to Myawaddy, creating significant challenges for authorities aiming to address both fraud and human rights abuses.

Despite recent efforts, scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border remain operational, employing up to 100,000 people, highlighting the scale of human trafficking and fraud.

Thailand's push to dismantle these fraud compounds is part of a broader regional initiative to combat a network generating billions annually through human trafficking.

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