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Blaze hits alleged call-centre scam base in Shwe Kokko border town

March 20, 2025

Officials are investigating the cause of fire and extent of damage after border forces repatriated over 8,000 foreign call-centre victims

Myanmar detains more Chinese and Indonesian nationals for illegal entry

March 17, 2025

Myanmar detained 158 Chinese nationals and three Indonesian nationals who illegally entered Myanmar through border routes in Myawady-Mae Htaw Tha Lay and KK Park areas, according to sources.

Nearly 8,000 repatriated after one month of Myawaddy crackdown: BGF

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

Karen group wants to repatriate 3,000 people still in its camp as soon as possible

Japanese national and six key figures in Myawaddy smuggling ring to be extradited

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

Six key figures, including a Japanese national, arrested for their involvement in smuggling, human trafficking, and money laundering operations in the KK Park area of Shwe Kokko and Mae Htaw Tha Lay in Myawaddy Township will be extradited, according to Lt Col Nai Maung Zaw, spokesperson for the Karen State Border Guard Force (BGF).

From warlord to developer: Saw Chit Thu’s new vision for Shwe Kokko

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 05, 2025

Once infamous for its grey economy, the BGF leader claims he is turning illicit hubs in Shwe Kokko into trade zones – but can his promise of reform be trusted?

Power, faith, controversy: The many faces of Myanmar’s Saw Chit Thu

TUESDAY, MARCH 04, 2025

From his stronghold in Shwe Kokko, the Border Guard Forces leader unveils his human side while denying links to call-centre gangs

Inside Shwe Kokko: Exclusive interview with Karen BGF chief on scam crackdown

MONDAY, MARCH 03, 2025

Saw Chit Thu denies scam ties and warns of detention crisis on border with Thailand, in interview at his residence with Nation TV

BGF detains more than 7,000 citizens of 29 nations following crackdowns on scams

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Myanmar’s Border Guard Forces (BGF) are set to deport more than 7,000 citizens from 29 nations via Thailand after cracking down on call-centre scam gangs in Myawaddy. Embassies have been notified to arrange repatriation.

Mae Sot roads jammed with vehicles from Myanmar seeking to fill tanks

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Mae Sot's roads were jammed with vehicles from Myanmar seeking to refill their tanks, as oil prices in Myawaddy soared to 70 baht per litre. Local stations on the Thai side saw heavy traffic after power and oil cuts in Myanmar.

Phumtham warns nearly 7,000 foreigners could flee Myanmar into Thailand

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Thailand's Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai urges foreign governments to repatriate nearly 7,000 detained foreigners in Myanmar after call-centre scam crackdowns, warning of a potential mass exodus if swift action is not taken.

BGF urges swift repatriation of 6,500 foreigners detained in online scam crackdowns

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Myanmar's Border Guard Forces (BGF) have detained 6,500 foreigners in raids on call-centre scam hubs in Myawaddy and are urging their governments to repatriate them quickly due to overcrowding. The DKBA has also detained 401 foreigners in a separate crackdown.

Myanmar makes more arrests in Myawaddy-Shwe Kokko and KK Park areas

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

A total of 222 more foreign nationals who illegally entered the Myawaddy-Shwe Kokko and KK Park areas were detained on February 21, sources said.

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