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flag Myanmar’s junta seized 30 Starlink devices from a major scam hub near the Thai border, amid ongoing cyber-fraud operations fueling armed conflict.

flag Myanmar’s military junta seized 30 Starlink satellite internet devices during a raid on a major cyber-scam center in KK Park near the Thai border, according to state media. flag The operation uncovered nearly 2,200 workers and 15 Chinese nationals linked to online fraud and gambling. flag Despite a regional crackdown since February that freed about 7,000 workers, satellite and drone imagery show rapid construction and widespread Starlink use at scam sites, with APNIC data confirming Starlink became Myanmar’s top internet provider from July to October. flag The U.S. Congress is investigating SpaceX’s role, though it cannot compel Elon Musk to testify. flag Southeast Asian scam operations, estimated at $37 billion in losses in 2023, remain a major source of funding for armed groups in Myanmar’s conflict zones.

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