At This Office Park, Scamming the World Was the Business

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 9 min read 100% complete by Hannah Beech and Jes AznarJanuary 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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A Times investigation revealed the inner workings of Shunda Park, a massive scam complex operating in a war zone in Myanmar. Opened in 2024, the complex housed over 3,500 workers from nearly 30 countries, some enslaved, who engaged in online fraud targeting victims worldwide. The scammers used sophisticated techniques, including deepfakes and fake businesses, to lure people into investment scams. The complex was equipped with motivational slogans and staged executive offices to create an illusion of legitimacy. Successes were celebrated with gongs and offerings to deities. The operation highlights the global reach and deceptive tactics employed by online fraud industries.

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Russia 40% France 40% Zimbabwe 40% Namibia 40% Kentucky 50% Kazakhstan 50% China ×260% Padoh Saw Taw Nee 60% K.N.L.A. 70% Karen State 80% Shunda Park ×390% Myanmar ×290%

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online fraud 100% scam complex 90% shunda park 80% scamming 70% myanmar 70% online grift 60% fraudulent businesses 60% deepfake videos 50% investment opportunity 50% cybercrime 40%