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flag U.S. sanctions 4 leaders, group, and Thai national tied to cyber scams that cost Americans $10B in 2024.

flag The U.S. imposed sanctions on the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, four leaders, affiliated entities, and a Thai national linked to Chinese organized crime for supporting cyber scam operations targeting Americans. flag The move targets networks involved in online fraud and human trafficking, particularly in Myanmar’s border regions, where scam centers exploit victims through forced labor. flag U.S. officials said these operations caused at least $10 billion in losses to Americans in 2024, a 66% increase from the prior year. flag The sanctions are part of a broader effort to disrupt transnational criminal networks and support the newly launched Scam Center Strike Force.

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