Summary: Thai law enforcement seized 38 Starlink satellite internet transmitters believed to be used in scam operations in Myanmar, marking the second confiscation in recent weeks. The devices are reportedly being utilized by organized criminal groups in scam compounds located near the Thai-Myanmar border. Amid efforts to combat the rise of internet-related scams, the Thai government has taken steps to restrict access to telecommunications in certain areas of Myanmar.
Affected: Starlink, organized crime units in Myanmar
Keypoints :
- The Thai Army confiscated 38 Starlink devices intended for use in scam operations on March 11.
- Police have previously seized devices linked to cybercriminal activities in Myanmar, with evidence of low-Earth orbit satellites being used for scams.
- Experts call for stricter measures from Starlink and caution policymakers to enforce tech industry regulations to combat the global scamming phenomenon.
Source: https://therecord.media/thai-officers-intercept-starlink-transmitters-myanmar-cyber-scam-compounds