Kayin BGF declares cooperations with relevant groups infighting against online scams
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Eain (NP News) - Jan 26
The Kayin State Border Guard Force (BGF) announced on January 22 that it will work closely with local partners, regional authorities, the government, international organizations, and international representatives to prevent and combat criminal activities.
The Kayin State BGF has been implementing official projects by inviting international investment for regional development. In doing so, it has prioritized projects that provide employment opportunities to the public, such as factories, workshops, housing projects, and resort hotels, instead of the low-income family farming system and implemented them through a long-term land lease system.
In addition, according to the announcement, although this is done for the common good, some unscrupulous investors have also committed crimes, so the BGF is working to raise awareness of these crimes, warn and prohibit businesspeople, and identify and take action against perpetrators. It also continuously communicates with relevant local authorities, international organizations, and diplomats to help identify and investigate reports of human trafficking.
Reports indicate that Colonel Saw Chit Thu of the Kayin State BGF and officials from the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) held a meeting with Chinese businessmen in Myawaddy, Kayin State, Myanmar. The primary agenda of the meeting was to address issues related to transnational crime, fraud, and human trafficking.
During the meeting, strict guidelines were established, requiring business owners operating in Myawaddy to take proactive measures to monitor and report any activities linked to human trafficking or fraud. The guidelines emphasize zero tolerance for violations, including coercion, physical abuse, inhumane treatment, torture, child labor involving individuals under the age of 18, and any form of profiteering from human trafficking or fraudulent practices. Businesses found to be in breach of these rules will face severe consequences, including closure and eviction from the area. –