The government has intensified efforts to dismantle illegal structures in the Shwe Kokko area as part of a broader campaign to combat telecom fraud and online gambling activities. These demolitions are aimed at preventing the reestablishment of scam operations within the region.

Currently, the demolition operation focuses on Shwe Kokko Phase II, where heavy machinery has been employed to dismantle key buildings. Among these, work on one five-storey building is approximately 85 percent complete, while another building of similar size has reached about 45 percent completion. In total, authorities have identified 63 structures for demolition in this phase.

The demolition methods vary based on the building type and their proximity to residential areas. Of the 63 targeted structures, 25 are slated for destruction using heavy machinery, four will be removed through controlled implosions, and 34 will be dismantled manually, floor by floor, to minimize risks to nearby residents. To date, all four buildings designated for controlled implosion have been completely demolished, as have two buildings marked for mechanical demolition. Efforts continue on the remaining 57 structures.

The government has framed the crackdown on online fraud and gambling as a national security priority, citing the threats these activities pose to socioeconomic stability both domestically and globally. Officials emphasize the importance of regional cooperation, working closely with neighboring countries and partners to fully eradicate these illicit operations.

This campaign reflects broader concerns over the proliferation of scam and gambling compounds in the border regions, which have been linked to organized criminal networks exploiting the area’s regulatory gaps. The systematic dismantling of these structures is part of a coordinated push to restore law and order and disrupt the infrastructure supporting such fraudulent enterprises.