The airport in Mae Sot, Thailand, has recently seen an influx of rescued individuals returning from Myanmar, where they were caught in online scams. A multinational rescue effort was spurred by the trafficking of a Chinese actor, drawing attention to the criminal enterprises thriving in the area. These scams have flourished in the lawless region post-2021 Myanmar coup, characterized by collusion between Chinese syndicates and local militia. Despite rescue efforts, construction of scam centers continues, illustrating the resilience of these operations amidst increasing international scrutiny.
Chinese criminal syndicates have seized control of the lawless border region, with Myanmar’s civil unrest providing an environment ripe for exploitation and forced labor in online scams.
This multinational rescue operation has garnered international attention, but the ongoing construction and operation of these scam facilities highlight both state complicity and the vast scale of the problem.
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