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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Myanmar Warlord for Cyber Scam Operations

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On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Myanmar warlord Saw Chit Thu, his sons, and the Karen National Army (KNA) for orchestrating cyber scams, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling operations targeting Americans. As the leader of the KNA, Saw Chit Thu has emerged as one of the central figures in Burma’s scam economy.