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The town of Shwe Kokko, notorious for its cyber scam operations, in Kayin State’s Myawaddy Township, seen from the Thai side of the Moei River in November 2022. (Frontier)

‘A global monster’: Myanmar-based cyber scams widen the net

As China steps up measures to protect its citizens, an industry dependent on human trafficking and forced labour is adapting by targeting new groups – with a focus on English speakers.

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