China Cracks Down on Myanmar Scam Centers Amid $10 Billion Fraud Impact
September 23, 2026
China is intensifying its crackdown on scam centers operating from neighboring Myanmar, signaling a broader push to curb transnational fraud networks.
Reporter Jan Camenzind Broomby leads the investigation, detailing Beijing’s efforts to address the scam centers from Myanmar.
US authorities estimate that fraud linked to these centers costs nearly $10 billion annually to US nationals.
The report accompanies FRANCE 24 Focus coverage and ties to the International Conference on Combating Online Scams held in Cambodia.
Victims span Europe, the UK, and China, illustrating a wide international footprint of the scam networks.
Human rights groups warn that workers in these centers are often victims themselves, coerced or trafficked into forced labor.
Viewer discretion is advised due to violence and graphic footage featured in the report.
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FRANCE 24 • Sep 23, 2026
Focus - China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar