Key Moments: Myanmar targeted online telecom fraud and illegal gambling operations in the Myawady-Maehtawthalay area and Shwe Kokko development project through coordinated raids Demolition teams destroyed 170 out of 635 buildings tied to illicit activities in KK Park, with arrests of 265 foreign nationals during the operation Authorities confiscated over 2,600 computers and nearly 20,000 mobile phones linked to transnational cybercrime and are processing detainees for repatriation Authorities Intensify Enforcement in KK Park and Shwe Kokko Amid growing concerns about transnational cybercrime and illegal gambling, Myanmar’s government has implemented a…
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Hokkaido Advances Plans for Casino Resort with Tomakomai Leading in Bid
Key Moments: Hokkaido prepared a draft position paper for the prefectural assembly on November 26 to advance a potential integrated resort bid. A survey of all 179 municipalities in Hokkaido was conducted to inform the proposal on the IR concept. Tomakomai is recognized as the leading candidate for hosting the integrated resort, supported by nearby municipalities. Strategic Evaluation for Integrated Resort Opportunity Hokkaido will present a preliminary policy document to its prefectural assembly that examines the prospect of developing an integrated resort (IR) with a casino component. Although the document…
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