Over 5,300 people trapped in Myanmar online scam centers
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Civil Society Network for Human Trafficking Victim Assistance
Myanmar-Thailand border
June 22, 2026
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More than 5,300 people remain trapped in online scam centers near the Thai-Myanmar border. Victims include nationals from China, Thailand, and several other countries. The centers are located in areas controlled by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA).
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