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Saw Chit Thu

operator sanctioned

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Designated under a sanctions programme. An executive action, not a criminal conviction.

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  1. Identified by the US Treasury as the leader of the Karen National Army, an armed group Treasury has designated in connection with cyber scam operations in Burma. source
  2. Described by Treasury as a co-creator of the Yatai New City compound in Shwe Kokko. source
  3. Two of his subordinates were among the twelve companies and two individuals designated on 8 September 2025. source

A sanctions designation is an executive action, not a criminal conviction. It is recorded here because it is a public government determination naming this individual in connection with the operations described.

Cases

Sources

  1. Treasury Sanctions Southeast Asian Networks Targeting Americans with Cyber Scams. US Department of the Treasury. Accessed 2026-09-06.
  2. Treasury Sanctions Burma Warlord and Militia Tied to Cyber Scam Operations. US Department of the Treasury. Accessed 2026-09-06.

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