Myanmar launches second wave of raids on scam syndicates
The operation began on October 16, when Myanmar soldiers surrounded KK Park, known as a hub for online fraud and human-trafficking syndicates, and arrested more than 2,198 men and…
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2 Myanmar nationals found dead in Malaysia’s Mount Austin after apparent murder-suicide
The suspect was found dead at the scene with a 24cm-long knife. He is believed to be a former boyfriend of the victim, and was said by the police to have killed himself.
Myanmar troops raid KK Park scam base, detain over 2,000 workers
During the operation, 2,198 individuals were detained — including 645 men, 455 women, and 98 security guards — along with 30 Starlink internet devices.
Major Myanmar fraud cases enter prosecution
Authorities said the four groups had used their influence to establish dozens of telecom fraud centers in Kokang, committing a range of crimes including fraud, illegal detention,…
Asia Inside Review: Myanmar’s junta enjoying ‘honeymoon’ with China, seeking support from Russia
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has shown little interest in the situation in Myanmar, as was the case in Mr Trump’s first term.
Myanmar junta says Malaysia to observe election
Monitors are slating the poll as a ploy to legitimise continuing military rule, while it is set to be boycotted by many ousted lawmakers and blocked by armed opposition groups in…
Myanmar junta strike kills dozens at festival protest: Residents
Myanmar has been reeling from civil war since the military seized power in a 2021 coup, prompting pro-democracy rebels to take up arms and ally with ethnic armed groups against…
Thai call centre victims rescued from Myanmar traffickers
The operation successfully secured the release of the 16 individuals, who had been lured to the Shwe Kokko-Myawaddy area in Myanmar, directly across the border from Thailand's Mae…
Elephant dance competition held in Myanmar’s Kyaukse
Since the reign of King Anawrahta in 379 AD, it has been held every year for over 900 years without any change in tradition.
Nearly 1,500 Burmese workers legally employed at a factory in Thailand laid off
The workers at the factory were reportedly laid off after three months.