Myanmar Scam Centers Explode Amidst Junta Rule, Fueled by Human Trafficking

By Anya Romanov | WASHINGTON, D.C. – 2025/09/13 20:15:07

Transnational crime syndicates are exploiting political instability in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, turning them into hubs for elaborate scam centers like KK Park. These centers rely on enslaved workers to execute online fraud and scamming schemes, generating significant profits.despite attempts to shut down these operations and rescue victims, the number of scam centers along the Thai-Myanmar border has more than doubled as Myanmar’s military seized power in 2021, according to