NAY PYI TAW February 25

As the government has been cracking down on those who were involved in illegal online gambling, scams and criminal activities in Shwe Kokko and KK Park in Myawady, Kayin State by illegally entering Myanmar through border routes after  transiting neighbouring countries including Thailand and 168 more illegal foreign migrants were detained today.

Combined teams of relevant departments are collecting their personal information and documents within a day to repatriate them to relevant countries as soon as possible.

Moreover, Minister for Security and Border Affairs Col Min Thu Kyaw of Kayin State Government and officials inspected the proper detention of illegal migrants this morning and the collection of personal information and documents of the 168 more illegal migrants detained today.

Then, the security and border affairs minister met with departmental officials and coordinated necessary measures for collecting correct and complete information, providing healthcare, accommodation and food and facilitating the repatriation process of illegal migrants without delays.

During the period from 30 January to 25 February, 2025, a total of 2,538 illegal foreign migrants to Myanmar were uncovered and detained and 673 of them were properly repatriated to relevant countries through Thailand in accordance with the law, rules and regulations and the remaining 1,865 illegal migrants are ready for repatriation to their countries while they are being detained properly.

Claims of some illegal foreign migrants were recorded as follows:

Mrs. Nguyen Sinh Nga (Vietnamese citizen)

I was told by Chinese national Sai Cua, who I was familiar with online, that I would get a marketing job in Thailand and the salary would be discussed when we met in person. So, I left Noi Bar Airport, Vietnam for Bangkok by air on 8 November, 2024. A Thai national came to meet and greet me at the airport and took me to Mae Sot.

Then, we crossed a creek by a motorized boat. On arrival at the other bank, I was taken by a car, which was waiting for me, to the 100-acre Myitta Lin Myaing site in Myawady. I had to handle computer marketing online and find customers for the Dang Chu company owned by a Chinese national.

I was paid 25,500 Baht per month.

Mr. Qiau Ke Ji, China (Taipei)

My education status is post high school level. I had worked in online scam centres before. I was told online that I would get a gold smuggling job in Bangkok and would be paid 50,000 Baht.

So, I left Tai Zhong Airport for Bangkok by air on 23 March, 2024. I stayed one night at a Bangkok hotel and continued to  Mae Sot by a car owned by a Thai national. On arrival at Mae Sot, I crossed the river by motorized boat to the 100-acre site in Myitta Lin Myaing Village in Myawady. I got a job in the Huan Ya company owned by Chinese national Zhong Guo and had to work for online scam operations.

I was paid 12,500 Baht per month.

Mrs. Shi Rong Min (Chinese national)

My education status is university level. I was persuaded by a Chinese national through WeChat that I would have to smuggle gold in Thailand and would be paid handsomely. So, I left Shi Bi Zian city, China, for Bangkok by air on 12 September, 2024. On arrival in Bangkok, I was taken by a Thai national to Mae Sot, where I crossed a river to Myanmar by motorized boat.

I had to work in the Huan Ya company owned by Chinese national Zhong Guo in the 100- acre site in Myitta Lin Myaing Village in Myawady. I had to work for online scam operations. I was not paid.

Source: Myawady Web Portal

Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 21 February 2025 at 3:00 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Wai Yan Kyaw (31 years old), a resident of Kwat Taw Village in Madaya Township. The incident occurred that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the victim’s village. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm 

In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 20 February 2025 at 8:15 AM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the Township Public Hospital in Shwebo Township of Sagaing Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, they discovered that the victim was U Chuu (55 years old) a resident of Ywar Taw Village in Shwebo Township. The incident occurred that the victim stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction while farming near Pan Yan Village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm 

Terrorists committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 20 February 2025 at 1:45 PM, a report stated that a man and two women with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were Daw Thin Naing (34 years old), Ma Theint Ya Thi Thwal (6 years old) and Mg Zin Min Aung (18 years old) all residents of Kyi Kone Village in Chaung-U Township of Sagaing Region. The incident occurred that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the victims’ village. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, resulting in their injuries, it is reported.
 Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm 
 

 In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials and innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 20 February 2025 at 7:30 PM, Village Administrator U Soe Naing (54 years old), U Tun Win (62 years old), U Win Naing (48 years old), U Htay Wai (58 years old) and U Myint Maung (62 years old) all residents of Tha Yat Kan Village in Ngazun Township of Mandalay Region, were at their respective houses when approximately 15 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by a Light Truck vehicle. Then, the terrorists abducted all five men and took them to the entrance of the village, beneath a rain tree. There, U Tun Win and U Win Naing were shot by the terrorists, while the remaining U Soe Naing, U Htay Wai and U Myint Maung were taken away, it is reported.
 Similarly, at 8:45 PM, Htaunk Kyant Village Tract Administrator U Tin Win Hlaing (59 years old) a resident of Sar Chaung Village in Minhla Township of Bago Region, was at the house of Ko Nay Toe (28 years old) also resident of the village, when three so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, U Tin Win Hlaing died on the spot, it is reported.  
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killings and assassinations of administrative officials and innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm 

In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 19 February 2025 at 7:00 AM, a report stated that an explosion occurred at Bawbin Dam near Sal Taw Oo Village in Gyobingauk Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, they discovered that U Myo Min Oo (aka) Ko Myo (41 years old), a daily wage worker from the Irrigation and Water Utilization Management Department and resident of Myodwin Village in Gyobingauk Township, had sustained shrapnel injuries while making a firebreak path at Bawbim Dam approximately three miles east of Sal Taw Oo Village. The explosion occurred when he stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist faction and was subsequently transported to the No.(6) Military Hospital (100-bedded) in Shwetaung Town for medical treatment, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm 

Insurgents committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 19 February 2025 at 8:45 AM, when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired improvised mortars and dropped bombs into Ngwe Twin Village in Ayartaw Township of Sagaing Region. The improvised mortar shells and bombs exploded within the village, injuring several residents. Among the injured were an abbot of the Shwe Thein Taw Monastery, Taw Ba Na (73 years old) monk with 15 years of monkhood, U Kyi Phwar (58 years old), Mg Shine Wanna Htun (four years old), Ma Hnin Wai (22 years old) and Ma Khine Zin Win (23 years old). They sustained shrapnel wounds from the explosions and are currently receiving medical treatment at the village's rural clinic, it is reported.

Similarly, at 3:15 PM, a report stated that a man and woman with shrapnel injuries were admitted to Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims were U Shan Po (52 years old) and his elder sister, Daw Shwe Sint (67 years old), both residents of Myay Net Village in Ayartaw Township of Sagaing Region. The incident occurred that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the victims’ village. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, resulting in their injuries, it is reported.
Similarly, at 3:15 PM, a report stated that a woman with shrapnel injuries was admitted to Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victims was Ma Zin Zin Thant Win (28 years old), a resident of Myauk Kone Village in Myingyan Township. The incident occurred that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the victim’s village. The heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, resulting in her injuries, it is reported.
 Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians and monks are injured or killed. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm 

Reports show that a Chinese court has commenced its first trial against 23 individuals from Myanmar’s northern Shan State-based telecom fraud syndicate, who are facing multiple criminal charges, the Chinese news agencies reported.

The individuals, linked to the Ming family gang, are facing charges for 11 different crimes, including telecom fraud, murder, intentional harm, unlawful detention, extortion, operating a gambling den, organizing prostitution, and drug trafficking, as reported by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on February 19.

Prosecutors in Wenzhou, located in China's eastern Zhejiang province, claimed that the Ming family used their power and armed forces to establish industrial parks and collaborated with financial backers on numerous crimes since 2015. This led to the deaths of 14 Chinese nationals, six others being injured, and billions of yuan lost to fraud, as reported by the Global Times.

The gang's activities were reportedly centered in Kokang, located in Myanmar's northern Shan state, which borders China's southwestern Yunnan province.

Prosecutors stated that the Ming syndicate sets up a network of industrial estates and compounds that accommodated thousands of scammers. They employed various tactics to deceive victims, including fraudulent investment schemes, phishing scams, and extortion.

Prosecutors mentioned that evidence showed that in October 2023, Ming's gang murdered Chinese captives who attempted to escape while being transferred to another compound.

The Ming crime syndicate was headed by Ming Xuechang, a Chinese-Myanmar national, who reportedly died in an apparent suicide in November 2023 after being detained by Chinese authorities.

The Wenzhou Intermediate People's Court in East China's Zhejiang Province heard the case involving the Ming family from Friday to Wednesday before adjourning, with plans to announce the verdict at a later time.

The case marks China's latest attempt to crack down on cross-border telecoms syndicates that, according to authorities, have caused substantial financial and emotional harm on countless Chinese citizens. The crackdown has focused on suspects operating from their bases in the Golden Triangle area between Myanmar, Thailand and Laos. 

ကိုးကား- NP News

A major construction project at a North Korean long-range nuclear missile factory has slowed in recent months in a possible sign of resource or project direction issues, NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery has found, after work started with urgency last summer.

Planet Labs imagery shows that basic framework construction on two large buildings covering around 2.5 acres (1 hectare) outside tunnel entrances at the Thaesong Machine Factory near Pyongyang stalled with little progress between early December and mid-February.

While it remains possible that renovations or installation of new machinery has continued inside the mountainside tunnels, the abandonment of half-finished structures outside suggests the project was poorly planned or is facing shifting priorities.

NK Pro was first to report on the start of the upgrade project last July, detailing evidence that the factory’s western complex, where construction is now taking place, likely housed liquid-fuel engine production lines for intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) or satellite carrier rockets in the past.

Existing evidence suggests the eastern complex has been used for final liquid-fuel IRBM and ICBM assembly and the western complex for rocket engine production, but additional functions are not confirmed.

The new construction could be related to North Korea’s stated aim of developing a new liquid-fuel engine for the country’s military reconnaissance satellite program.

If construction is indeed related, a likely contributing factor to the delay would be Kim Jong Un abandoning his goal of launching three military satellites in 2024, after the only launch attempt of the year failed in May.

Meanwhile, North Korea has pursued expensive military projects elsewhere in the last year like new warship construction and even major upgrades to other weapons factories, some of which experienced their own delays prior to resurgences in activity.

In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 18 February 2025 at 11:15 AM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries was admitted to the Nyaunglebin Township Public Hospital of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the hospital for further investigation, they discovered that the victim was Ko Tun Lin Aung (28 years old), a resident of Moke Kha Mu Village in Nyaunglebin Township. The incident occurred while he was heading to a farm approximately two furlongs southwest of his village. Upon reaching the farm, he stepped on an explosive device planted by a faction of KNU members who support terrorism, along with so-called PDF terrorists. The device detonated, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm