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China executed a series of Myanmar crime bosses
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/02/2026
» BEIJING — In less than a week, China conducted a series of executions on a scale rarely seen in recent decades.
China executes 11 linked to Myanmar-based scam gangs
Reuters and Online reporters, Published on 29/01/2026
» BEIJING - China has executed 11 criminals from gangs based in northern Myanmar that included key members of online scam fraud groups, the state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday.
Impact from KK Park crackdown limited
Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2025
» Chinese scam syndicates have managed to avoid the fallout from a high-profile crackdown on the KK Park complex in Myawaddy by simply moving to other nearby locations in Myanmar, according to local reports.
Myanmar detains over 10,000 foreigners in scam centre crackdown
Bloomberg and South China Morning Post, Published on 28/10/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military government has detained more than 10,000 foreign nationals over the past nine months who the junta said illegally entered the country for involvement in online scams.
Hong Kong reports first local chikungunya fever case in at least 11 years
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/10/2025
» Hong Kong has recorded its first local chikungunya fever case in at least 11 years, with health authorities warning that the 10,000 people who live in the same neighbourhood as the 82-year-old patient face higher risks of infection.
2,500 scammer-linked Starlink rigs disabled in Myanmar
Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2025
» SpaceX says it has cut service to more than 2,500 Starlink devices at Myanmar scam centres, in response to reports that their use by crime gangs for satellite internet service had soared.
How Hong Kong pair landed in Myanmar scam farm 'living a life worse than death'
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» HONG KONG — Having lived in safe Hong Kong all her life, Nancy never imagined that an overseas job would lead to forced labour in a scam farm, a harrowing experience that lasted for half a year before she could be reunited with her family.
Hong Kong launches probe after plane skids off runway, kills 2, in 'suitable' weather
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» Weather and runway conditions at Hong Kong's airport were suitable for normal operations when a cargo plane veered off the runway early Monday and ploughed into the sea, killing two people, authorities said as they launched an investigation into the incident.
US sanctions Myanmar and Cambodia scam kingpins
Reuters, Published on 09/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States has imposed sanctions on cyber scam operators in Myanmar and Cambodia, a booming industry that Washington says stole tens of billions from Americans last year, according to a Treasury Department statement.
Malaysia to eliminate over 100 illegal piers along Thai border
Online Reporters, Published on 12/08/2025
» Malaysia will soon destroy 128 jetties illegally built on the Kolok River in another move to clamp down on illicit activities along the border with Thailand.