Myanmar scam cities booming despite crackdown—using Musk’s Starlink

Myanmar Scam Cities Continue to Thrive

Despite claims of a crackdown, massive online fraud syndicates in Myanmar's border regions remain active, demanding high ransoms for the release of trafficked workers.

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Author's summary: Scam cities in Myanmar thrive despite crackdowns.

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Myanmar Now Myanmar Now — 2025-10-14