YANGON: In a significant crackdown on online fraud, a combined security team from the Myanmar Police Force arrested four Chinese nationals and 17 Myanmar nationals involved in a fraudulent online money scam.
The arrests took place on Aug 18, 2024, in Chanayethazan Township, Mandalay Region.
The raid followed reports of individuals engaging in online scams. Authorities found Yanlong, 28, two other Chinese men, a Chinese woman, and 10 Myanmar men and six women, including 20-year-old Ye Myint from Htunsan Village, Laukkai Township, Shan State.
The homeowner, Daw Sanda, was also identified.
During the operation, authorities seized various equipment used for fraudulent activities, including four sets of computers, two laptops, a 5BB Broadband Wi-Fi device, three Ruijie Regee Wi-Fi extenders, and other related materials.
The suspects, including Yanlong, the other Chinese nationals, the Myanmar nationals, and the homeowner, Daw Sanda, are currently facing legal action under the Electronic Transactions Law, Section 33(a)/38.
The case is under investigation. - Eleven Media Group/ANN
