Mongnawng raid nets fraud, gambling suspects along with arms and equipment

AS part of serving the national duty, the government has been actively undertaking operations to eliminate telecom fraud and online gambling, coordinating not only with domestic security forces but also with governments of neighbouring countries to en­sure that such activities cannot take root in Myanmar. During the period from 24 to 26 Novem­ber, authorities apprehended 26 foreign nationals and eight Myanmar citizens involved in telecom fraud and online gam­bling, seizing related equipment, arms and ammunition used in the criminal activities near Mon­gnawng of Kehsi Township in Shan State (South).

 

On 24 November, security forces taking security measures in the local area in Kehsi Town­ship arrived in an area around northwest of Naungtauk Village, southeast of Mongnawng and found suspicious buildings. They found it was an area where tele­com found and online gambling activities were carried out. The security forces did not find the individuals involved in the tele­com fraud and online gambling and seized five 40 feet long and 20 feet wide tents, six 20 feet by 10 feet tents, seven 10 feet by ten feet tents, three 10 feet long and 10 feet lakes, five pig farms, eight guard posts, two kitchens, 150 plastic chairs, one large dressing table, five wood­en chairs two monitors and one Starlink device.

 

The security forces also seized temporary buildings used in the online scams and gam­bling, three tents with 70 feet in length and 30 feet in width, two 40 feet by 40 feet tents, one 25 feet by 15 feet tent, 28 20 feet by 15 feet tents, three generators, one small refrigerator, one freezer, five air coolers, and one Land Cruiser near Kaunghai Village, southeast of Mongnawng on 25 November.

 

On 26 November, the securi­ty forces impounded 12 buildings, one workshop and one ware­house constructed for carrying out telecom fraud and online gambling and four blue barrels with 80-gallon capacity each near Wamkyaung Village, southeast of Mongnawng. Moreover, they arrested 26 Chinese nationals and eight Myanmar citizens involved in telecom fraud and online gambling in the southern part of Naungtauk Village, south­east of Mongnawng. According to the confession, the security forces seized one MA-1, one MA- 13, one AK-12, one carbine, one Winchester 12V, 10 9mm bullets, two 12V bullets, one magazine for 9mm bullets, one AK magazine, and one carbine magazine hid­den near the village.

 

The seized items, temporary shelters, and other accommo­dations were incinerated. The arrestees and those involved are being systematically investigat­ed so that legal action can be taken in accordance with the law. In addition, foreign nationals will be repatriated to their respective countries with consideration for humanitarian support and fos­tering friendly relations between nations. Meanwhile, the confis­cated weapons are being han­dled and processed according to proper procedures. — MNA/TTA