Myanmar scam centers
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.
500 Indians Flee Myanmar Scam Centers to Thailand: Indian Government Working on Repatriation Efforts
Oct 29, 2025 11:25 pm CST
Nearly 500 Indian nationals have crossed into Thailand following raids on notorious cyber scam centers in Myanmar. The Indian government is coordinating with Thai authorities to verify their identities and complete legal formalities before repatriating them. These Indians are among over 1,500 people from 28 countries who fled Myanmar after the crackdown on transnational cyber fraud operations.