The US authorities imposed sanctions on the Burmese National Army of the Karen, which was recognized as a cross -border criminal organization due to cyberbags, trafficking and smuggling. The result of KNA Americans is to lose billions of dollars.
As reported in the Ministry of Finance USAthe militia from Karen created on the territory she controlled at the border with Thailand “Cross -border criminal empire”, where cyber -sofa is one of the main sources of income.
The US imposes sanctions on the Burmese militia
The ministry estimates that fraudsters, often impersonating attractive women or encouraging fictitious investments in cryptocurrenciesextort $ 2-3 billion each year from Americans. These frauds are often sophisticated and can last for months to inspire trust in victims.
“In these operations, fraudsters, who are often lured or smuggled into telephone centers or rebuilt hotels and casinos, are forced – with threats of physical violence and humiliation – to cheat online strangers” – wrote in a statement.
Karenów National Army (KNA)
The Karen National Army is a paramilitary organization, previously serving as a border guard, which cooperates with the ruling military junta during the ongoing civil war in Burma. The leader of the SAW Chit Thu group and his two sons were sanctions. He had already hit the Sanction List of the EU and Great Britain.
– Cyberpring operations, such as those conducted by KNA, generate billions of dollars of income for criminal barons and their partners, while depriving victims of hard -earned savings and a sense of security – said the deputy head of the Ministry of Finance Michael Faulkender.
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