«`html
Myanmar Detains Over 10,000 Foreign Nationals in Scam Center Crackdown
On September 17, the KK Park complex located near the Thai border in Myanmar was the focal point of a significant law enforcement operation.
Photo Credit: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images
By Khine Lin Kyaw | October 28, 2025, 5:01 AM UTC
Myanmar’s military government has undertaken a major crackdown, detaining over 10,000 foreign nationals in the last nine months. The junta claims these individuals illegally entered the country to participate in various online scams.
According to the Ministry of Information, as of October 27, a total of 10,119 individuals have been detained as part of a coordinated effort with authorities from China and Thailand. Out of those, approximately 9,340 have already been repatriated, with plans in place to facilitate the return of the remaining detainees.
«`
Source: Original