Armed soldiers stand on a black Toyota Hilux at a checkpoint in Shwe Kokko, Myanmar, with a large red and blue archway in the background, as civilians gather nearby.

Inside Myanmar’s Controversial City of Scams and High Stakes

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Shwe Kokko, a shadowy city on Myanmar’s border, has gained notoriety as a hub for scams, illicit activity, and controversial Chinese investment. Dubbed a ‘crime city,’ it operates beyond Myanmar’s full control, raising concerns about money laundering, human trafficking, and digital fraud. Discover the hidden dangers of this high-stakes enclave.

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