Myanmar scam hub raids cause worker relocation to other fraud operations

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Raids on a Myanmar scam hub led to a rush of fleeing workers seeking new employment at nearby fraud operations. Over 1,500 individuals fled KK Park after late October raids, with many relocating to other scam compounds offering high salaries, while some were reportedly "sold" to new operations. These scam hubs, which have proliferated across Southeast Asia, are estimated to have defrauded victims of billions of dollars annually, with Myanmar's border regions being a key location.


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