SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps
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SpaceX has cut off satellite communication services to over 2,500 devices used by scam compounds in Myanmar, following a takeover of one of the largest compounds, KK Park, by the Myanmar military. The move was made after SpaceX identified violations of its service's terms. Campaigners have long warned that Starlink technology enabled Chinese crime syndicates to operate from remote locations along the Thai-Myanmar border. The scam compounds, which are believed to be operating along the border, generate tens of billions of dollars annually through fraudulent activities such as romantic ploys and bogus investment schemes. SpaceX's action aims to ensure its service remains a force for good and sustains trust worldwide. At least 30 other scam compounds remain active along the border, employing tens of thousands globally.
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