{"id":46687,"date":"2025-09-10T03:31:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T03:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=46687"},"modified":"2025-09-10T03:31:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T03:31:49","slug":"us-targets-southeast-asia-scam-networks-in-10b-crackdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=46687","title":{"rendered":"US Targets Southeast Asia Scam Networks in $10B Crackdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The US Treasury is going after cyber scam operations in Southeast Asia that have quietly drained over $10 billion from Americans. In its latest move, it announced sanctions on 19 different entities tied to these scams, nine in Myanmar and ten in Cambodia. The focus is on schemes known as \u201cpig butchering,\u201d where victims are manipulated into sending money through fake investment platforms, often built around fabricated romantic relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shwe Kokko in Myanmar Comes Into Focus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Much of the attention is on Shwe Kokko, a compound in Myanmar linked to these scams. It\u2019s not just a random location. This area is under the control of the Karen National Army and has long been known for shady dealings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Backed by a mix of Chinese investors and local militias, Shwe Kokko has become a hub for cybercrime. Victims are often tricked with fake job offers, only to find themselves trapped and forced to carry out online fraud. These aren\u2019t just scams \u2014 they\u2019re run like digital sweatshops, and many people caught inside are there against their will.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cyber scam centers in Southeast Asia stole over $10 billion from Americans last year. In response, today <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/USTreasury?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@USTreasury<\/a> sanctioned individuals and entities linked to cyber scam centers in Burma and forced labor operations in Cambodia. Our actions will disrupt their cruel\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SecRubio\/status\/1965093686049374362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 8, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sihanoukville in Cambodia Has Also Become a Hotspot<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Cambodia, the focus shifts to Sihanoukville. Once known for its booming casino scene, the city now hides criminal operations behind those same buildings. Several of the sanctioned entities are tied to properties that used to run as legitimate casinos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Traffickers now fill those venues with workers they coerce into running fake crypto platforms. They design the setup to keep workers isolated and obedient. Scammers approach victims online, convince them to believe they are building genuine connections, and then slowly pull them into fraudulent investments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in September2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-btc\" data-coin-symbol=\"btc\" data-price-usd=\"BTC Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"btc logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">Bitcoin<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">BTC<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$2.24T<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"30d\">30d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"1y\">1y<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">All time<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-68c0ed899a874\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Treasury Cites Serious Human Rights Concerns<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the Treasury, this is about more than stolen money. Under Secretary John Hurley pointed to the deep human cost behind these operations. Traffickers force people into labor, abuse them, and strip them of basic rights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The financial damage to Americans is real, but so is the trauma for those working inside these scam factories. US authorities cut off access to financial systems to squeeze these operations where it hurts and send a message that this kind of abuse will face consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Broader Push Against Global Scam Networks<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This move taps into several executive tools meant to deal with cybercrime and human trafficking. It also lines up with similar international efforts targeting the same type of criminal infrastructure. Blocking access to funds is just the first step. The main aim is to break these networks apart by removing their ability to operate across borders, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">especially<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> through crypto payments and shell companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next Steps in the Fight<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Investigators are now tracking any assets connected to the sanctioned groups. Regulators expect crypto exchanges and payment processors to freeze suspicious activity. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to rescue victims and support their return home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The pressure is now on local governments to step up and confront the problem head-on. For the US, this move adds another layer to its strategy against cybercrime while reinforcing a zero-tolerance stance on human trafficking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The US Treasury sanctioned 19 entities in Myanmar and Cambodia tied to cyber scam networks that have stolen over $10 billion from Americans.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Scams centered around \u201cpig butchering\u201d tactics lure victims through fake relationships and investment platforms tied to compounds like Shwe Kokko.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Traffickers in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, force workers to run crypto scams from old casino buildings.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The Treasury stressed the human rights violations behind these scams, including forced labor, abuse, and trafficking across Southeast Asia.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        This crackdown is part of a wider effort to target cross-border fraud and human trafficking networks that rely on crypto and shell companies.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/us-treasury-cracks-down-on-10b-southeast-asia-scam-networks\/\">US Targets Southeast Asia Scam Networks in $10B Crackdown<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US Treasury is going after cyber scam operations in Southeast Asia that have quietly drained over $10 billion from Americans. In its latest move, it announced sanctions on 19 different entities tied to these scams, nine in Myanmar and ten in Cambodia. The focus is on schemes known as \u201cpig butchering,\u201d where victims are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-46687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=46687"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46687\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=46687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=46687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=46687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}