Myanmar deports over 50,000 scam centre workers to China

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Myanmar Junta Says It Has Deported Over 50,000 Scam Center Workers to China
The junta said over 55,000 foreigners involved in scams have been deported since October 2023. Over 53,000 were Chinese, with Vietnamese and Thais the next most numerous.
Myanmar deports over 50,000 scam centre workers to China amid crackdown
Myanmar’s ruling junta has called on neighbouring countries to help combat the issue, which analysts say is worth billions of dollars.
Myanmar junta says it deported over 50,000 people linked to scam compounds to China
In a rare call, the junta asked other nations to “participate in combating online scams and online gambling”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Myanmar sends 50,000 scam workers back to China
The deportations began in October 2023 and include foreigners who were trafficked and forced to work in scam centres, mainly along Myanmar’s borders. The scams target people online and include fake gambling schemes.
Myanmar Junta Says It Deported Over 50,000 Scam Centre Workers To China
Myanmar's ruling junta said Tuesday it had deported to China more than 50,000 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations since October 2023, as it made a rare call to neighbouring countries to intervene.
Myanmar deports over 50,000 scam center workers to China
Some 55,000 foreigners, including more than 53,000 Chinese, involved in border scams deported since October 2023
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