Cybercrime center KK Park in Myanmar demolished, workers flee to Thailand
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The Myanmar military and allied Border Guard Force have demolished the KK Park cybercrime center in Myawaddy, Myanmar, following a raid in mid-October. Over 1,500 workers, many of whom were held captive and forced to commit cybercrimes, have fled to Thailand. The center was part of a major cross-border online scam and illegal gambling operation. The demolition began on October 25, causing damage to nearby Thai houses. As of October 29, a small number of workers continue to cross into Thailand. The Thai authorities are processing the refugees to determine if they were victims of human trafficking and to facilitate their repatriation.
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28.10.2025 19:36 1 articles · 13d ago
KK Park cybercrime center demolished, workers flee to Thailand
The Myanmar military and allied Border Guard Force have demolished the KK Park cybercrime center in Myawaddy, Myanmar, following a raid in mid-October. Over 1,500 workers, many of whom were held captive and forced to commit cybercrimes, have fled to Thailand. The demolition began on October 25, causing damage to nearby Thai houses. As of October 29, a small number of workers continue to cross into Thailand. The Thai authorities are processing the refugees to determine if they were victims of human trafficking and to facilitate their repatriation.
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KK Park, located in Myawaddy, Myanmar, was a major cybercrime operation center.
First reported: 28.10.2025 19:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
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The center was raided by Myanmar’s military in mid-October as part of operations to suppress cross-border online scams and illegal gambling.
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Over 1,500 workers have fled to Thailand since the raid, with 25 crossing on October 29.
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The workers come from 28 countries, including Thailand, India, China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
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The demolition of KK Park began on October 25, causing damage to nearby Thai houses.
First reported: 28.10.2025 19:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Stragglers From Myanmar Scam Center Raided by Army Cross Into Thailand as Buildings are Blown Up — www.securityweek.com — 28.10.2025 19:36
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Thai authorities are processing the refugees to determine if they were victims of human trafficking and to facilitate their repatriation.
First reported: 28.10.2025 19:361 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Stragglers From Myanmar Scam Center Raided by Army Cross Into Thailand as Buildings are Blown Up — www.securityweek.com — 28.10.2025 19:36