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Thai Police Discover Cross-Border Fiber Optic Cable Supplying Myanmar Scam Compound
Key points
- Thai police found a 350-meter fiber optic cable crossing into Myanmar.
- The cable supplied 6TB of data daily to a scam compound and casino.
- The operation was located near Myanmar's Three Pagodas Pass.
- Myanmar is described as an epicenter for global scam trade.
Illegal Cross-Border Connection Discovered
Thai authorities in Kanchanaburi province discovered a 350-meter, 48-core fiber optic cable illegally strung across the border into Myanmar. The cable was found connected to two village homes in Nong Lu, which were consuming an unusual amount of internet bandwidth.
Supplying a Scam Compound
The cable was routing approximately 6 terabytes of data per day into a suspected online scam compound in Myanmar. This compound reportedly housed an illegal border casino and a scam center. The amount of data used could serve 300 to 400 people, but was instead dedicated to illicit activities.
Regional Scam Operations
This discovery underscores Myanmar's emergence as a hub for global scam operations, particularly in areas like the Three Pagodas Pass. These operations are reportedly run by mainly Chinese scam bosses, who have shifted to more decentralized setups in smaller accommodations. Ethnic armed militias in the region are alleged to provide protection for these criminal enterprises.
Human Trafficking Concerns
NGOs cited in the report claim that hundreds to thousands of individuals working in these scam operations are victims of human trafficking, forced into the trade. This adds a significant human rights dimension to the issue of cybercrime in the region.
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Thai authorities uncovered a 350-meter, 48-core fiber optic cable illegally crossing into Myanmar, supplying 6 terabytes of data daily to an online scam compound and illegal casino. This incident highlights the growing issue of cyber scam operations based in Myanmar, often protected by local militias.