A rights group has reported that approximately 5,000 individuals are being held against their will in scam centres located in militia-controlled areas along the Myanmar-Thai border. These compounds operate as hubs for online scams, exploiting individuals forced to work within them. At least 1,600 of those trapped are reportedly Chinese nationals, though the total number of nationalities involved remains unclear. The victims are held at four identified sites, where they are compelled to participate in fraudulent activities. The report raises concerns about human trafficking and the involvement of armed groups in these criminal operations. Authorities have yet to confirm the exact scale of the issue or initiate large-scale rescue operations, but investigations are reportedly underway. The situation highlights the growing problem of scam operations exploiting vulnerable populations in the region.