Scam compounds have proliferated in Myanmar's borderlands, becoming hotspots for illegal activities. These compounds often employ foreigners, trafficked and coerced into participating in fraudulent schemes. Authorities recently dismantled one such gang in Myawaddy, Myanmar, accused of defrauding Chinese citizens. This operation led to the deportation of ten suspects from Thailand to China.
The gang, involved in a billion-dollar industry, included individuals fulfilling various roles such as managers, security guards, and call center operators. A Chinese citizen named Wang was a victim of this intricate web of deceit. Initially reported missing near a Thai border town, Wang was later found safe in Myanmar. He had traveled to Thailand under the impression that he had secured a role in a Thai film production.
The gang initially operated out of Myanmar but fled to Cambodia before their subsequent arrest in Thailand. Thai immigration police escorted the suspects from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport back to China.
"The group had been deported back (to China) yesterday early evening," stated a police official.
The suspects' deportation reflects a broader effort by Thai authorities to combat cyber-fraud and human trafficking. The police are committed to collaborating with the country's anti-money laundering agency to intensify investigations into the financial aspects of such scams.
Thatchai Pitaneelaboot, a senior police official leading efforts against human trafficking, noted that the suspects "took part in various roles in the scam."
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