China Is Using Myanmar Civil War to Destroy Cyber Scam Networks
- Thousands of suspects deported across border as of November
- Young people without jobs at home vulnerable to fraud rings
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A video began circulating on Myanmar social media circles last month. It depicted a man, who called himself Bi Huijun, issuing a stark warning to his family from what looked like a padded cell.
We “earn money from telescams,” Bi said, appearing to read from a script. “The Chinese government will absolutely make us pay with blood,” he added, asking his relatives in Myanmar to immediately release victims hailing from across the border.