Traffickers are moving victims between Laos and Thailand.
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Updated Jul 1
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What happened
Traffickers are moving victims between Laos and Thailand.
Who's involved
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Part of
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
- Scam centers are currently operating along the border between Myanmar and Thailand.
- 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.
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Related events
- Laos government policies are targeting Thai citizens in Thailand.
- Scam operations targeting Americans are reported across Southeast Asia, with the FTC noting low victim reporting rates.
- Exploitation of the Laos-Vietnam border for smuggling.
- Nigerian youths from Borno State were trafficked into Laos starting around August 1, 2026.
- Thailand is a country located within the Southeast Asia region.