Thousands detained as Myanmar military raids notorious KK park scam compound
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Myanmar's military has raided a notorious online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining over 2,000 people and seizing dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals. The raid, part of operations starting in early September, targeted KK Park, a well-documented cybercrime centre accused of hosting scams that defraud people worldwide. Over 260 unregistered buildings were seized, including 30 sets of Starlink equipment. The military detained individuals from various nationalities, although their nationalities have not been specified. The raid was allegedly linked to the Karen National Union, an armed ethnic organisation opposed to army rule, with its leaders accused of involvement in the scam projects. The operation is part of efforts to suppress online fraud and cross-border cybercrime in Myanmar.
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