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Shwe Kokko Almost Untouched by Myanmar Regime’s Scam Crackdown

by Admin | May 26, 2026 | Cybercrime, Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar More than five months after pledging to dismantle notorious cyber-scam hubs along the Thai border, Myanmar’s military-dominated regime announced Monday it has demolished a second and third building in Shwe Kokko. Read Full...

Scam Operations Stage Comeback in Shwe Kokko Despite Crackdown Claims

by Admin | Apr 27, 2026 | Cybercrime, Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Shwe Nwe They don’t operate openly in the big Chinese sites like before,” a Shwe Kokko resident said. “There are still some inside the main compounds, but entry is restricted—you need official ID passes. Read Full...

Buildings suspected of telecom scam use under construction in Hlaingbwe

by Admin | Apr 8, 2026 | Cybercrime, Daily News

Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center Before construction began, Chinese nationals purchased plots in the area from local villagers for just 1 to 2 million MMK, the source added. Read Full Story

Gambling stalls guarded by BGF and KNU/KNLA-PC flourish at Mount Zwegabin Pagoda festival

by Admin | Mar 6, 2026 | Cybercrime, Daily News

Source: Burma News International | By Karen Information Center The festival featured around 100 stalls offering various gambling activities and attracted large crowds, according to a young man from Hpa-An. Read Full Story

New Scam Hubs Rise in BGF Areas Near Myawaddy Despite ‘Crackdown’

by Admin | Feb 23, 2026 | Cybercrime, Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy Locals report that new scam compounds are rising openly in Mitta Lin Myaing, about 8 km south of Myawaddy town, in territory controlled by the junta‑aligned Karen State Border Guard Force (BGF). Read Full Story
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