On the afternoon of April 7, the Myanmar security forces and the police, based on reporting clues, destroyed a large-scale online gambling den near Bangu Village, Tachileik Town, eastern Shan State, and captured 126 foreigners who had illegally entered the country on the spot. At present, the persons involved have been controlled according to law, and the case is under further investigation.
Action details
The operation started at about 13:30 that day. The police found 9 simple buildings about 13 kilometers northwest of Tachileik Town and 3 kilometers southwest of Bangu Village, including gambling operation rooms, dormitories (with kitchens), warehouses, sentry posts and other facilities. The gambling den was 120 feet long and 60 feet wide and contained a large number of electronic equipment.
Personnel involved
Among the 126 foreigners captured at the scene, including 125 Chinese citizens (122 men and 3 women) and 1 Laotian woman, they all entered the country illegally.
Equipment seized at the scene
The police seized a large number of electronic equipment used for online gambling fraud at the scene, including 120 monitors, 97 hosts, 46 all-in-one computers, 12 StarLink devices, 12 wireless routers, 105 mobile phones of various types, and 1 generator.
official position
The Myanmar police stated that online gambling has seriously harmed the international community and has regarded combating such crimes as a national responsibility. This operation was the result of a coordinated effort between the government and local law enforcement agencies.
In terms of personnel handling, all arrested persons will be punished in accordance with the law, and the police will track down the organizers behind the scenes and hold them legally accountable. Those with serious cases will be transferred to judicial authorities in accordance with the law; other foreign personnel involved will be repatriated in accordance with the law in accordance with the principles of humanitarian and friendly relations after completing the investigation.
Follow-up actions
The Myanmar police reiterated that they will continue to cooperate with neighboring countries and international law enforcement forces to resolutely eradicate online gambling and fraud crimes in the country and maintain security and stability in border areas. Anyone who attempts to use Myanmar to engage in illegal activities will be severely punished by law.
