Thailand cuts power to Myanmar crypto scam center regions
Thailand’s government cut off the electricity supply across the Myanmar-Thailand border on Wednesday in an effort to disrupt crypto scam centers located in the region and appease pressure from China. Bangkok Post reports that after a National Security Council meeting, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Phutham Wechayachai announced that electricity, internet, and fuel supplies would be cut at 9am (ICT). Five service providers in the Myawaddy, Payathonzu, and Tachilek regions of Myanmar were cut off today as planned. One Chinese scam operation located in the KK Park compound in Myawaddy was linked to $100 million worth of Tether that was extorted in pig butchering scams. Last year 1,200 slaves were freed from the compound by Myanmar authorities. The criminal enterprises are often guarded by militias that have separated from the Karen National Liberation Army. Single Chinese ‘pig-butchering’ operation made $100M in USDT, report Read more: India disconnects 20M...