SpaceX, under Elon Musk’s leadership, has severed Starlink satellite communication links to more than 2,500 devices utilized by scam compounds operating along the Thai-Myanmar border. These compounds, numbering over 30, are notorious for trafficking individuals from across the globe and coercing them into fraudulent activities that generate billions of dollars annually. Lauren Dreyer, head of Starlink business operations, emphasized the company’s commitment to enforcing its policies, stating that action is taken whenever violations are identified. This decisive move follows the Myanmar military’s recent takeover of KK Park, one of the largest scam compounds, as part of its efforts to reclaim territory lost to insurgent groups in recent years. Campaigners have long criticized the use of Starlink technology by Chinese crime syndicates, enabling them to operate from remote border areas. Victims, often lured under false pretenses of legitimate employment, endure harrowing conditions, including torture and forced labor. Many survivors hail from African nations. Dreyer, in a post on X, reiterated SpaceX’s dedication to maintaining Starlink as a force for good, ensuring global trust by connecting the unconnected while preventing misuse by malicious actors. While the Myanmar military claims to have liberated over 2,000 workers from KK Park and confiscated 30 Starlink terminals, at least 30 other compounds remain active, protected by militia groups loyal to the junta. These centers have become integral to Myanmar’s wartime economy, sustained by Chinese support as the military battles rebel factions. The extent to which these remaining compounds have lost access to Starlink services remains unclear.