Thailand to take in 7,000 rescued from illegal cyber scam hubs in Myanmar

Summary: Approximately 7,000 individuals rescued from illegal call centers in Myanmar are awaiting transfer to Thailand as part of an intensified crackdown on cross-border cyber scams. The operation aims to combat the trafficking of victims, primarily from China and Southeast Asia, forced into running fraudulent schemes. Despite ongoing efforts from regional governments, instability in Myanmar complicates the dismantling of these criminal networks.

Affected: Call center victims and syndicates in Myanmar, Thailand, China, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian nations

Keypoints :

• 7,000 people awaiting transfer to Thailand amid crackdown on illegal call centers.
• Regional efforts are hampered by political instability and involvement of armed groups in Myanmar.
• The United Nations estimates scams in the region led to financial losses between – billion in 2023.