THE Government has taken the fight against telecom fraud and online gambling as a national duty and is actively carrying out suppression efforts in coordination not only with domestic forces but also with the governments of neighbouring countries, to prevent such crimes from establishing any foothold within Myanmar.
In connection with the seizures, combined security forces continued aerial and ground surveillence and area-clearing operations in Mongyai township of Shan State (North).
At 7 am yesterday, about 35 kilometres southeast of Mongyai, near Haikpu Village, suspicious buildings were discovered. Upon inspection and search, the location was found to be a site conducting online financial fraud and gambling activities. A total of 330 Chinese nationals involved in online scam and gambling operations – 321 males and nine females – were arrested. Authorities also seized 15 temporary buildings constructed with green tarpaulin sheets, 10 buildings under construction, two generators used in the scam operations, 208 assorted mobile phones, 86 all-in-one computers, seven laptops, 23 Star Link devices, and 10 vehicles.
Seized materials will be managed in accordance with the procedures. Those involved in the cases will also be thoroughly identified and effectively prosecuted. — MNA/KTZH
