The government has treated the fight against telecom fraud and online gambling as a national duty and is actively carrying out suppression efforts in coordination not only with domestic authorities but also with the governments of neighbouring countries, to prevent such crimes from gaining a foothold in Myanmar.

Security forces in Shan State (North) conducted raids in Kaungsan village, Tangyan Township, and Swansaw ward, Muse, yesterday, following reports of online fraud and gambling activities.

During the Kaungsan village raid, 101 Chinese nationals (100 male and one female) and 20 Myanmar nationals (12 male and eight female) involved in online scams and gambling were arrested. Authorities also seized 118 mobile phones, one desktop computer, two all-in-one computers, 21 laptops, 16 Starlink units, 13 wireless routers, two generators, eight buildings, and 15 buildings under construction. In Swansaw ward, seven male Chinese male nationals were arrested, and 36 mobile phones, along with 23 computers used in online scams and gambling, were confiscated.

All seized materials and equipment will be managed according to proper procedures, and those involved will be thoroughly identified and effectively prosecuted.

MNA/MKKS

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