Myanmar’s authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle illegal structures in the Shwe Kokko and KK Park areas, which have become notorious for telecom fraud and online gambling activities.
According to The Star, joint task forces – comprising security personnel, administrative bodies, and local authorities – are actively raiding establishments and demolishing buildings that have been constructed unlawfully.
As of November 29th, the operation in Section 3 of KK Park recorded the demolition of 122 out of 425 illegal structures, contributing to a total of 270 demolitions across the KK Park area.
In Shwe Kokko, where operations began on November 18th, authorities conducted thorough inspections, identifying 135 illegal buildings. They sealed off 37 of these structures, including numerous multi-story buildings, to prevent their further use in criminal activities.
The crackdown has also led to the apprehension of 2,042 foreign nationals who entered Myanmar illegally.
Authorities have seized a significant amount of equipment associated with online gambling, including 3,310 computers and 21,870 mobile phones. These items are being systematically destroyed as part of the ongoing effort to dismantle the criminal operations.
Detained foreign nationals are being held in a designated facility in the Shwe Kokko area while their personal records are collected for repatriation. From January 30 to November 29, 2025, a total of 12,915 foreign nationals were detained, with 10,029 already deported to their respective countries through Thailand.
The Government of Myanmar said it is resolute in its commitment to combat telecom fraud and online gambling, coordinating efforts not only within its borders but also with neighboring countries to eradicate these illegal activities.
