The US has sanctioned the Karen National Army (KNA) and its leader Colonel Saw Chit Thu for alleged involvement in human trafficking and cyber scams. The KNA denies these allegations, claiming their activities focus on regional development. The sanctions aim to disrupt criminal networks profiting from scams that exploit victims. Local militias, including the KNA, control areas in Myanmar where scams are prevalent, and the KNA has been involved in repatriating foreign workers from scam centers. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)