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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Burmese Militia Group Over Cyber Scams and Crypto Theft
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Burmese Militia Group Over Cyber Scams and Crypto Theft
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The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Burma’s Karen National Army (KNA), accusing the militia group of harboring transnational criminal organizations involved in human trafficking, smuggling, and large-scale cyber fraud. The KNA-controlled border region has allegedly become a hub for illicit activities, including "pig butchering" scams that target U.S. citizens through fraudulent romantic schemes.
Authorities claim the KNA has retrofitted hotels and casinos to facilitate industrial-scale crypto thefts, resulting in billions of dollars in losses. The group’s ties to the Burmese military further complicate the geopolitical implications of the sanctions.
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