The Government of Myanmar has been conducting systematic clearance operations inside illegal buildings in the Shwe Kokko and KK Park areas, which are known for widespread online scams and gambling activities. These operations, carried out by joint teams of security personnel, administrative authorities, and local officials, also involve the seizure of items used in illegal online gambling and the organized demolition of illegal structures.

As part of these ongoing operations today, three four-storey illegal buildings in three sectors of the Myawady-Maethawtalay (KK Park) area, previously used for online scam and gambling, were demolished. This brings the total number of illegal buildings systematically demolished in the KK Park area to 491 out of 635 structures. In addition, for buildings demolished using heavy machinery, fire barrels have been used to ensure destruction. Since 14 December, five two-storey buildings have been demolished in this way, bringing the total number of fully destroyed two-storey buildings to 41.

Furthermore, to prevent illegal occupancy by foreign nationals and the operation of online scams and gambling in Myawady Township and surrounding areas, joint search and clearance operations have been carried out since 8 December by teams comprising security forces, administrative bodies, and local officials. To date, 12 buildings out of 464 inspected structures that were used for online scams and gambling have been identified and sealed to prevent reuse.

Additionally, items previously used for online scams and gambling in the KK Park and Shwe Kokko areas were systematically burned yesterday to prevent further use. The Government of Myanmar has emphasized that it regards the eradication of online scams and gambling as a national responsibility and will continue these operations in coordination with domestic forces and neighbouring governments to ensure that such activities cannot take root anywhere in the country.

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