U.S. puts sanctions on Myanmar warlord and militia linked to online scams

The United States has imposed sanctions on a Myanmar warlord and his family members for facilitating online scams, human trafficking, and cross-border smuggling targeting Americans. Saw Chit Thu, who heads the Karen National Army (KNA), is central to a network of illicit internet operations that exploit victims in Southeast Asia, according to UN reports. The U.S. froze assets tied to these individuals and prohibited commercial ties, raising concerns about increasing human rights issues and cybercrime linked to Myanmar.