Thousands Trapped in Myanmar Online Scam Centres Amid Ongoing Crackdown
More than 5,300 people remain trapped in online scam centres in Myanmar near the Thai border, despite a multinational crackdown last year, according to a human rights group. The situation highlights ongoing exploitation of vulnerable individuals in the region.
Over 5,300 people are still being held in online scam centres in Myanmar near the Thai border, according to a human rights group, despite a multinational crackdown in the region last year. The centres, often operating just across the border from Thailand, continue to exploit and trap victims with promises of easy money or other enticements. A recent report by the Civ Power group found that the situation remains dire, with many people enduring years of financial exploitation and emotional abuse. Authorities are still working to dismantle these illicit operations and free those trapped inside.
