87 offenders involved in online scams & gambling arrested in Hopong

THE government places special emphasis on identifying, preventing and taking action against perpetrators of online scams and online gambling, who illegally enter Myanmar across the border and pose a serious threat not only to local communities but also to the social and economic well-being of people around the world, as a national task. It also closely coordinates with the governments of neighbouring countries to effectively identify, arrest and take action against such offenders. As part of these intensified efforts, offenders engaged in online scams and online gambling were identified and arrested together with their operational equipment in Hopong Township, Shan State (South), yesterday.

Based on information provided by responsible locals that people involved in online scams and online gambling in Hopong Township established temporary living tents and were hiding and conducting their activities there, the combined teams, including security personnel conducting area security operations, conducted investigations and security operations. At about 7 am yesterday, near Nalon Village, about 21 kilometres southwest of Mongpun in Hopong Township, a total of 87 individuals involved in online scams and online gambling were arrested. They comprised 75 Chinese nationals who had illegally entered Myanmar across the border and 12 Myanmar nationals.

The authorities also seized two temporary tarpaulin tents measuring 60 feet long and 20 feet wide, used as combined living quarters and workplaces; one temporary tarpaulin tent measuring 40 feet long and 20 feet wide, used as a kitchen; one temporary tarpaulin tent measuring 40 feet long and 20 feet wide that was under construction; four Starlink sets; 17 allin-one computers; two laptops; and 524 mobile phones.

Effective legal action will be taken against the offenders in accordance with existing laws after the necessary investigations into those arrested for engaging in online scams and online gambling are completed. The seized illegal buildings and huts will be demolished systematically. Intensified efforts to completely eradicate online scams and online gambling will continue to be carried out to prevent such activities from becoming established and to eliminate them.

100/ KTZH

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