# China cracks down on scam centres in neighbouring Myanmar

https://mins.news/en/video/70483

- France 24 English, 2026-09-23 11:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTNy1sIR0ok

> Hundreds of thousands of people work in fraud centres across Southeast Asia, targeting victims worldwide. US authorities estimate scams against Americans alone may be worth nearly $10 billion annually, with victims also reported in Europe, the UK and China. Human rights groups warn that many workers are themselves trafficked and forced into slavery.

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