Karen State armed group denies role in cyber scams; Arrest warrant request for Border Guard Force leaders

The Democratic Karen Benevolent Army (DKBA) dismissed allegations of human trafficking into cyber scam operations in Payathonzu town, also known as Three Pagodas Pass, in Kyain Seikgyi Township of Karen State on Monday. Payathonzu is located 143 miles (230 km) south of the state capital Hpa-An and next to Nong Lu in Kanchanaburi Province of Thailand.

The DKBA issued a notice on Sunday instructing Chinese nationals in Burma, who are illegally residing and working in its territory, to leave by Feb. 28. “I have not seen any Kokang Chinese nationals involved in scam activities in Payathonzu. Some arrived after the battles in Laukkai and Lashio. These people are known for their involvement in gambling activities,” Saw Ae Wang, a DKBA tactical commander, told DVB.