Despite a joint crackdown by China, Myanmar and Thailand on cross-border telecom fraud that dismantled several notorious scam compounds in northern Myanmar, some fraudsters have relocated to a luxury development called "Yongjing Tai" in the Shwe Kokko area of Myawaddy, Myanmar, according to an investigation by Red Star News.
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The development, marketed as a high-end commercial and entertainment complex featuring a water park, go-kart track and artificial beach, has reportedly become a new large-scale telecom fraud hub. Sources said at least 1,500 people involved in scam operations are currently hiding inside, with high walls and iron bars still in place despite the luxurious exterior.
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Yongjing Tai was originally developed by the Asia Pacific Group under cross-border gambling and fraud syndicate leader She Zhijiang, who was extradited from Thailand to China for trial last November. The project is now managed by a 31-year-old man surnamed He, according to reports.
Following authorities' crackdown last October that demolished nearly 500 buildings at the KK Park scam hub and repatriated more than 7,600 Chinese suspects, fraud operators have sought more covert and high-end locations, posing new challenges for law enforcement.
