A joint operation by China and ethnic insurgent groups back in 2023 did seek to shut down scam centres in Myanmar's Shan State. But those on the ground — NGOs and independent rescuers—tell the BBC the scams are still growing, with construction expanding into even more remote regions.

An alleged leader from Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate has pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar as part of a global web of trades in drugs, weapons and laundered cash, according to the US Department of Justice.

The 22-year-old was rescued from a human trafficking operation on Jan 7 after going missing near the Thai-Myanmar border on Jan 3.

Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking.

Chinese actor Wang Xing who went missing after arriving in Thailand's Tak for a shoot last Friday will be back to China tonight. Falling victim to a human trafficking gang using Thailand as a gateway,

9 Jan - Chinese actor Wang Xing has revealed harrowing details of his detention at a scam compound following his rescue on January 7, describing how he was forced to train as a scammer after being lured under the pretence of a film project.

Missing Chinese actor Wang Xing has been found safe after travelling to Thailand for a film shoot, said Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday (Jan 7). The 22-year-old, known by his stage name Xing Xing, had returned from Myanmar to Thailand and was meeting with representatives of Provincial Police Region Six.

Missing Chinese actor Wang Xing was rescued from a Myanmar scam centre after his girlfriend’s viral social media plea drew widespread attention.

Chinese actor Wang Xing was found in Myanmar after being abducted in Thailand, raising concerns about crime syndicates and tourism.