SpaceX Disables Over 2,500 Starlink Terminals at Myanmar Scam Centers Amid Growing Southeast Asian Cyber Fraud Crisis

Nov 19, 2025 11:39 am CST

SpaceX has terminated service to more than 2,500 Starlink internet devices at Myanmar scam centers following an AFP investigation revealing their widespread use in fraudulent operations. Despite previous crackdowns, these online fraud compounds continue to flourish along Myanmar's poorly regulated borders, with victims worldwide losing up to $37 billion in 2023 alone. Recent military raids on notorious centers like KK Park represent only a fraction of the global cybercrime industry that exploits satellite internet technology and operates with tacit approval from local authorities.