An investigation by the Associated Press focused on scam compounds operating in Myanmar.
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An investigation by the Associated Press focused on scam compounds operating in Myanmar.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.China cracked down on criminal gangs and scam centers in Myanmar, involving Wei Huairen and Chen Dawei.1 source
AP investigation into scam compounds in Myanmar.1 source
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Transnational scam compounds are operating along the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, with leadership from figures like Anutin Charnvirakul and government action from Paetongtarn Shinawatra.Also in this story
- A narcotics police chief was involved in the Golden Triangle hub, while Laos joined Kuomintang as a child soldier.
- Chinese organizations exploit special economic zones and scam compounds in Cambodia and Laos, amid broader Indo-Pacific concerns.
- Regional nurseries for a campaign are operating in Koh Kong and Siem Reap, Cambodia.
- US Department of Justice unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi for directing scam compounds in Cambodia.
The entities involved
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Associated Press
multinational nonprofit news agency headquartered in New York, United States
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Myanmar
country in Southeast Asia
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