Myanmar authorities have continued demolishing illegal buildings used for online scams and gambling operations in the Shwe Kokko area.

Authorities said three additional four-storey residential buildings were systematically demolished using heavy machinery. The buildings were allegedly used in online fraud and gambling activities.

A joint task force comprising security personnel, administrative bodies and local officials is carrying out inspections, clearing operations and destruction of equipment seized from scam centres in Shwe Kokko and KK Park.

Officials said a total of 77 illegal buildings had been identified for demolition, including 57 structures to be destroyed by machinery and 20 by controlled explosions. With the latest demolitions, nine buildings have now been destroyed, while 68 remain pending demolition.

Authorities added that Myanmar will continue cooperating with neighbouring countries to prevent online scam operations from re-establishing inside the country.

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