More than 800 suspected scammers arrested in Myanmar-China joint operation

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 01, 2024 5:19 pm

YANGON: More than 800 people suspected of being cross-border scammers were arrested in a joint police operation by Myanmar and China, Beijing's embassy in Yangon said on Monday.

Scam compounds have flourished in Myanmar, staffed by citizens from China and other countries who are often forced to work swindling their compatriots in an industry analysts say is worth billions.

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