{"id":3840,"date":"2025-11-15T11:34:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T11:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myanmarmuslim.news\/en\/?p=3840"},"modified":"2025-11-15T11:34:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T11:34:49","slug":"scam-centers-in-myanmar-min-aung-hlaing-and-his-inner-circle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myanmarmuslim.news\/en\/2025\/11\/15\/scam-centers-in-myanmar-min-aung-hlaing-and-his-inner-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"Scam Centers in Myanmar: Min Aung Hlaing and His Inner Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Myo Yan Naung Thein<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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November 15 , 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This document provides a comprehensive overview of the individuals and networks associated with Myanmar\u2019s scam centers, with a primary focus on the country\u2019s military leadership under Min Aung Hlaing. It examines his pivotal role in orchestrating the scam centers network, details the involvement of his closest associates and influential families, and explores the scope of alleged criminal activities and international sanctions linked to his regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Min Aung Hlaing and the Scam Centers Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Min Aung Hlaing is widely recognized as the chief architect behind the scam center network\u2014a term that has come to represent the Burmese military\u2019s deep ties to criminal enterprises. Under his leadership, the military has been repeatedly implicated in the coordination and facilitation of scam operations throughout Myanmar and neighboring regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Associates and Their Roles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Bai Suocheng: Former head of the Kokang Border Guard Force and a trusted subordinate of Min Aung Hlaing, Bai Suocheng was sentenced to death in China for his criminal activities and died in custody. He previously served as the military-appointed governor of Kokang and was an MP for the military-backed USDP Party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Bai Yingcang (Khin Maung Win): The younger son of Bai Suocheng, Bai Yingcang leads the Kokang militia under military supervision. He is regularly present at official events in Nay Pyi Taw and has met with Min Aung Hlaing multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b7 Bai Yingneng: The elder son, Bai Yingneng, serves as a member of parliament for the USDP. Since 2021, he has been entrusted by Min Aung Hlaing with the administration of Kokang and was awarded the Thiri Su Dhamma Manizaw Ta Dhara honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Major General Wai San (Wei Huairen): As commander of the Border Guard Force, Wai San has been sentenced to death and is notorious for his involvement in criminal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b7 Lyo Apauk: A figure of notable influence, Lyo Apauk was honored with the Sri Sudhammana Manizawada title by Min Aung Hlaing. His brother, Lyo Kyaw Chi (U Maung Maung), also received this distinction and has served on the Konkyan Township Administrative Committee as well as in parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 The Ming Family: Among the first to be apprehended, the Ming family’s arrest shed light on the depth of Min Aung Hlaing\u2019s influence. The military junta reported that Ming Xuechang, an MP for the USDP, died by suicide during detention\u2014a claim widely seen as an attempt to obscure the family\u2019s deeper involvement in the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00b7 Ming Kaw Ping: The eldest son of Ming Xuechang, now leads the Shwe Ying Si militia, operating under military directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Ming Go An: Serves as commander of the 21st Police Battalion in Kokang, under the Military Council\u2019s authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Li Keen Chan (Liu Zhengxiang): Another influential figure, Li Keen Chan heads the Kokang Border Guard Force and holds a prominent role in the region, further distinguished by receiving the Srisuthammanizawthara medal from Min Aung Hlaing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patterns of Criminal Activity and International Implications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A clear pattern emerges: many individuals convicted or under investigation in China have direct connections to Min Aung Hlaing\u2019s military leadership. These associates are often appointed as generals, militia leaders, or members of parliament within the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP). Notably, China has aired testimony from Major General Wai San, who confessed that his criminal actions were enabled by the Burmese military, further implicating Min Aung Hlaing at the center of these operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Several members of this network have been subjected to international sanctions. For example, Saw Chit Thu, a leader of the Border Guard Force, was sanctioned by the United States and served under Min Aung Hlaing\u2019s command. Saw Chit Thu\u2019s associate, Shi Zhi-jian\u2014leader of the LTTE\u2014was recently extradited to China from Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion: The Consolidation of Power and Influence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The leadership of Myanmar\u2019s scam centers is predominantly composed of military appointees, USDP parliamentarians, and close confidants of Min Aung Hlaing. The evidence overwhelmingly points to Min Aung Hlaing as the mastermind driving the operations and expansion of these networks, consolidating his power and influence within Myanmar and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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