Myanmar has intensified its largest-ever crackdown on transnational cybercrime hubs, demolishing hundreds of illegal structures in the notorious KK Park and Shwe Kokko regions—areas long associated with online fraud, human trafficking, forced labour and gambling syndicates operating along the Myawady border.
321 Illegal Buildings Razed in KK Park
In a sweeping operation led by security forces and local administrative bodies, authorities have already torn down 321 out of 635 illegal buildings in KK Park by December 6. These structures allegedly housed online scam centres, call rooms, and criminal networks using trafficked workers forced into cybercrime.
Officials reported that seized electronic equipment—computers, servers and routers—was destroyed on-site to prevent reactivation of scam operations.
Fresh Demolitions Expand the Drive
On Sunday, authorities carried out 13 additional demolitions in KK Park’s Mae Htaw Tha Lay Zone 3, bringing that sector’s total to 173 taken down out of 425 identified illegal structures.
Nearby in Shwe Kokko, eight more buildings hosting online betting and fraud activities were demolished—including multi-storey scam centres that had been operating covertly. A separate sweep added three more demolitions, taking the tally to five for that locality.
161 Buildings Sealed After Inspections
Since November 18, enforcement teams have inspected 694 buildings across Shwe Kokko. Of these, 169 were directly linked to online fraud and illegal gambling activities.
To ensure these hubs cannot operate again, the government has:
●Sealed 161 buildings
●Confiscated all digital equipment
●Barred future commercial activity at these sites
Officials emphasize that sealing is only the first stage, and more demolitions may follow.
96 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Border Raids
As part of intensified surveillance across Mae Htaw Tha Lay village—one of the largest cybercrime hotspots in Southeast Asia—security forces detained 96 Chinese nationals allegedly involved in illegal online gambling and transnational scam operations. Authorities say more arrests and prosecutions are underway.
A Broader National Push to Dismantle Cybercrime Networks
The Myanmar government has declared online gambling and fraud operations a “serious national threat” and promised continued, coordinated action with border forces and neighbouring countries. Officials maintain that dismantling physical infrastructure—buildings, equipment, and communication hubs—is key to preventing criminal networks from rebuilding.
With hundreds of structures already demolished and dozens of foreign suspects detained, Myanmar’s crackdown represents one of the largest anti-scam operations ever conducted along the Southeast Asian border.
