Myanmar Military Raids KK Park Cybercrime Hub, Detains Over 2,000 Workers

Myanmar's military conducted a major raid on KK Park, a notorious cybercrime complex near the Thai border, detaining over 2,000 individuals and seizing 30 Starlink satellite internet terminals. The operation targeted a sprawling compound accused of harboring online fraud, human trafficking, and forced labor, with more than 260 unregistered buildings identified at the site. KK Park, linked to the Karen National Union and local militias, has been described as one of Southeast Asia's largest hubs for cyber scams and illegal activities, involving trafficked workers forced into criminal operations. The military framed the operation as reclaiming territory from groups it labels as terrorists, releasing captive workers and confiscating equipment not licensed for Myanmar. This crackdown follows broader regional efforts, including pressure from China and Thailand, to dismantle cross-border cybercrime rings targeting international victims. Despite the raid, KK Park is only one of many similar enclaves along the border, with tens of thousands still reportedly coerced into scam operations.