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U.S. Sanctions Cyber Scam Operators in Cambodia and Myanmar

The U.S. cracks down on cyber scam operations in Southeast Asia, targeting owners and leaders profiting from human trafficking and forced labor.

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U.S. Sanctions Cyber Scam Operators in Cambodia and Myanmar

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on multiple individuals and businesses associated with cyber scam operations in Cambodia and Myanmar. The move targets those involved in running scam centers, including casinos, and their ties to human trafficking and forced labor.

In Cambodia, Chen Al Len, owner of Heng He Casino and associated buildings in Bavet, has been sanctioned for his involvement in virtual currency scams and links to human trafficking. The sanctions also extend to several companies behind scam centers in Cambodia, including casinos, for their roles in cryptocurrency scams. Meanwhile, in Myanmar, leaders of the Karen National Army (KNA) have been profiting from cyber scam centers in Shwe Kokko by trafficking people and selling utilities to operators. Nine people and companies involved in running Shwe Kokko, a hub for scam centers in Myanmar, have been sanctioned. This includes Saw Chit Thu, Tin Win, Saw Min Min Oo, and their companies, who have been targeted for their roles in scam center operations responsible for over $10 billion in losses to Americans. Additionally, four individuals and six entities operating forced labor compounds in Cambodia have been sanctioned, including She Zhijiang, Yatai International Holdings Group, and a shell company tied to him, which created one of the largest scam compounds in Shwe Kokko.

The U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions aim to disrupt and dismantle the operations of these scam centers, which have caused significant financial losses and exploited vulnerable individuals. The sanctioned entities and individuals are now subject to U.S. economic sanctions, and any assets they have under U.S. jurisdiction are frozen.

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