Myanmar is demolishing 150 buildings at the 'fraud den' KK Park.

(CLO) On November 9, the Myanmar military announced that it is demolishing approximately 150 buildings in the fraud hotspot known as KK Park, following a crackdown in October.

Online scams have flourished in Myanmar's loosely controlled border regions, serving as a haven for numerous criminal networks specializing in defrauding unsuspecting internet users, raking in tens of billions of dollars annually.

Some of the workers in these "fraudulent factories" are exploited laborers, deceived or coerced into working there. However, many others participate voluntarily, attracted by the high incomes and luxurious working environment, catering to the needs of crime bosses and their key employees.

KK Park is located in the border area between Myanmar and Thailand. Photo: PNJ

In October, the Myanmar military announced a major raid on the KK Park scam center, where they uncovered more than 2,000 scammers. Around 1,500 of them subsequently fled to Thailand, rather than seeking "rescue".

According to Myanmar state media, authorities discovered 148 buildings linked to fraudulent activities in the area, including dormitories, a four-story hospital, and a two-story karaoke complex.

Myanmar media further reported that 101 buildings have been destroyed, with another 47 in the process of being demolished. Local residents in Myanmar and Thailand said they have heard numerous explosions since the Myanmar military operation began.

Satellite imagery shows KK Park in Myawaddy, Myanmar. Photo: Maxar Technologies

Previously, reports indicated that a number of Starlink satellite internet receivers were installed at this scam location, following Thailand's imposition of a cross-border internet blockade aimed at preventing cybercrime operations.

Following an investigation, SpaceX, the parent company of Starlink, announced it had disconnected more than 2,500 satellite internet terminals in areas suspected of being centers of fraud in Myanmar, in order to prevent the use of its technology for criminal purposes.

Many countries are cooperating with Myanmar to crack down on fraud activities in the country. In February, a coordinated operation led by China resulted in the repatriation of approximately 7,000 fraudsters from Myanmar, considered the largest crackdown to date.

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