Mass crackdowns see thousands of scam center workers waiting in Myanmar for repatriation

A new crackdown on online scam centers has led to over 7,000 people from around the world being held in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriation, and those helping them say the unprecedented number is straining the resources of Thailand just across the border and leading to delays.

Feb 26, 2025 - 14:00
Mass crackdowns see thousands of scam center workers waiting in Myanmar for repatriation
A new crackdown on online scam centers has led to over 7,000 people from around the world being held in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriation, and those helping them say the unprecedented number is straining the resources of Thailand just across the border and leading to delays.