US EditionUS imposes sanctions on Myanmar ethnic militia for ‘facilitating cyber scams’
- The United States imposed sanctions on May 5, 2025, targeting the Karen National Army and its leader Saw Chit Thu for facilitating cyber scams, human trafficking, and smuggling in southeastern Myanmar.
- The sanctions follow a Treasury Department statement accusing the KNA of operating scam centers in areas it controls, including Myawaddy and Shwe Kokko, both known for harboring criminal syndicates.
- These scam operations involve romantic ploys, bogus investments, and illegal gambling, generating billions of dollars while forcing many victims across Southeast Asia into exploitation.
- Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender stated that cyber scams linked to the KNA bring in billions of dollars for criminal leaders and their networks, causing significant financial losses and undermining the sense of safety of those targeted.
- The sanctions aim to disrupt criminal networks and hold profiteers accountable amid ongoing conflict in Kayin state, though the KNA denies involvement and claims to focus on regional development.
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55 Taiwanese returned from Myanmar fraud rings - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, May 7 (CNA) A total of 55 Taiwanese nationals, suspected of being involved in or victims of fraud rings and human trafficking in Myanmar, returned to Taiwan on Wednesday morning, the National Police Agency confirmed.
Those scam crypto texts are coming from the Karen National Army and a Myanmar warlord
Over the weekend, we covered the rise of "wrong person" scam texts — seemingly innocent messages that evolve into full-blown crypto cons. And across the U.S., drivers are getting E-ZPass toll road scam texts in droves. Now, we have a clearer picture of where these types of scam texts are coming from.On Monday, May 5, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu and his two sons, accusing them of facilitat…
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