Illegal buildings used for online fraud and gambling activities in Phase II of Shwe Kokko area under systematic demolition

 

The Government has prioritized efforts to combat online fraud and online gambling as a national duty, working not only with domestic forces but also with the governments of neighbouring countries to conduct effective inspections and crackdowns to prevent such syndicates from gaining a foothold in the country.

Demolition work on the remaining 63 structures in the Phase II of operations in the Shwe Kokko area resumed systematically on 6 October, following the classification of the buildings according to the demolition methods to be used: 25 structures are to be demolished using heavy machinery, four using controlled explosives, and 34 located adjacent to residential homes are to be dismantled floor by floor through manual labour.

During ongoing demolition operations until yesterday, two five-storey buildings designated for demolition using heavy machinery underwent further dismantling. One building was 85 per cent demolished, while the other was 10 per cent dismentled. Meanwhile, preparations for the use of explosives, including wiring, are underway for a 13-storey building scheduled for explosive demolition.

The Government is placing particular emphasis on cracking down on online fraud and online gambling operations, commonly referred to as online scams, which threaten global socioeconomic development and national security. It is working with neighbouring and regional countries to eliminate these activities completely.

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