Myanmar’s military government has escalated its campaign against cross-border online scams, targeting a second major location in the town of Shwe Kokko near Myawaddy. According to state media reports on Wednesday, authorities detained 346 foreigners and seized nearly 10,000 mobile phones and related equipment used in fraudulent activities. This follows a similar raid in mid-October on KK Park, a notorious scam hub on the Thai border, where over 1,500 foreign workers fled into Thailand. The military has since demolished the KK Park compound, including through controlled explosions. Myanmar is a global hotspot for cyberscam operations, which often involve romantic ploys and fake investment schemes to defraud victims worldwide. The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime estimates these scam centers generate nearly $40 billion annually. The crackdown, which began in early September, has faced skepticism from critics who question its sincerity, alleging that masterminds remain active elsewhere. Military spokesman Maj. Gen. Zaw Min Tun emphasized China’s cooperation in these efforts, highlighting the alliance between Myanmar’s military government and Beijing, which remains isolated from many Western nations due to its 2021 coup and alleged human rights abuses. The region, loosely controlled by the military, is also influenced by ethnic minority militias, including the Border Guard Force and the Karen National Union, both of which deny involvement in scam operations despite accusations.