US Treasury Cracks Down on Myanmar Warlord: Cyber Scam Empire Exposed!
The US Treasury has sanctioned Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu and his sons for masterminding cyber scams. From their base on the Thai-Burmese border, their militia, Karen National Army, has turned cybercrime into a family business, causing billions in US losses. Move over, Ocean’s Eleven—there’s a new crime family in town!
Hot Take:
Looks like the US Treasury has decided to throw a monkey wrench into the Karen National Army’s “business ventures.” Saw Chit Thu and his merry band of cyber-scamming misfits are now persona non grata, leaving their scammy empire in a bit of a pickle. If you’re planning on doing business with them, you might want to rethink that decision unless you fancy a shiny new set of sanctions as accessories!
Key Points:
– The US Department of the Treasury sanctioned Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu and his militia, the Karen National Army (KNA).
– The KNA has been implicated in cyber scams causing billions in losses to US citizens.
– Sanctions block property and interests in the US and prohibit transactions with the sanctioned entities.
– The KNA operates a transborder criminal empire from Myanmar’s southeast Karen State.
– The US sanctions follow previous sanctions by the UK and EU against Saw Chit Thu.