Tens of thousands of individuals, mainly from China, are believed to be living in illegal scam compounds near Thailand's border with Myanmar, according to Thailand's anti-trafficking agency. The compounds are reportedly operated by 30 to 40 Chinese criminal gangs, taking advantage of the porous border amidst ongoing civil conflict in Myanmar. Thai authorities have initiated a crackdown, cutting off power and fuel supplies. Efforts to repatriate foreign nationals caught in these scams are underway, but challenges remain due to the complexities of border enforcement and gang operations.
The increasing number of illegal scam compounds near Thailand's border with Myanmar poses a significant human trafficking risk, affecting tens of thousands of individuals.
Police General Thatchai Pitaneelaboot stated that between 30,000 and 100,000 individuals could be living in these centers operated by criminal gangs.
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