Hundreds of Chinese workers from Myanmar scam centres heading home via Thailand

[HKFP] - 02/20/2025

Hundreds of Chinese workers were heading home on Thursday after being returned from online scam centres in Myanmar, as authorities crack down on the illegal operations. Thousands of foreigners are expected to be freed and returned from scam compounds in Myanmar in coming weeks, starting with 600 (…)



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