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[U.S. Sanctions Myanmar Karen National Union-Sheltered Scam Center] The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions on a scam center located in Myanmar's Shwe Kokko region, which is sheltered by the Karen National Union (KNU). The center is accused of engaging in cryptocurrency investment fraud through forced labor and violent means, stealing billions of dollars. Additionally, the sanctions extend to ten related targets in Cambodia. The Karen National Union profits from transnational criminal activities, including operating online scam centers and selling energy utilities.