Myawaddy, Kayin, Myanmar
260 people from 20 nationalities rescued from cyber scam compounds. Victims from Ethiopia Kenya Philippines Pakistan forced to run online fraud Accused: Chinese-national criminal syndicates operating border compounds.
Location
Myanmar · Myawaddy, Kayin · 2025 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
Thai-Myanmar joint military operation. Compound operators arrested; victims repatriated through Thailand. IOM coordinated repatriation for 20 nationalities.
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