87 People Detained in Myanmar's Hopong Township for Fraud and Gambling, 75 of Them Chinese Nationals

87 People Detained in Myanmar's Hopong Township for Fraud and Gambling, 75 of Them Chinese Nationals According to Myanmar media reports, on the morning of October 5, a case involving telecom and online fraud and gambling occurred in Hopong Township, Pa-O Self-Administered Zone, southern Shan State, Myanmar. A total of 87 people involved were detained, and a batch of related items was seized. It is reported that the local People's Militia was conducting patrol and security operations in Hopong Township that day. During the operation, personnel discovered a site suspected of engaging in online fraud and gambling activities near Na-Lone Village in Naung Lai Mu Fit Village Tract. During the on-site operation, a total of 87 people were detained, including 75 Chinese nationals and 12 Myanmar nationals. At the same time, law enforcement personnel also seized Starlink equipment, a large number of mobile phones, and other related items. At present, the 87 detained individuals and the seized materials involved in the case have been handed over to the Hopong Township Police Station. Local authorities have launched further investigation into the case and will hold those involved accountable in accordance with the law.