(Myo Yan Naung Thein’s post from HIS FACEBOOK PAGE on 15 November 2025.)
Scam Centers in Myanmar: Myanmar Army Chief
Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing and His Inner Circle.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of
the individuals and networks associated with Myanmar’s scam centers, with a
primary focus on the country’s 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.
Min Aung Hlaing has been making billions of dollars personally for himself through his BGF lapdogs like Karen BGF Saw Chit Thu and the Kokang BGF before China brutally put them to death.
Min Aung Hlaing and the Scam Centers Network
Min Aung Hlaing is widely recognized as the chief
architect behind the scam center network—a term that has come to represent the
Burmese military’s 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.
Key Associates and Their Roles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ming Family: Among the first to be apprehended, the Ming family's arrest shed light on the depth of Min Aung Hlaing’s influence. The military junta reported that Ming Xuechang, an MP for the USDP, died by suicide during detention—a claim widely seen as an attempt to obscure the family’s deeper involvement in the network.
Ming Kaw Ping: The eldest son of Ming Xuechang, now
leads the Shwe Ying Si militia, operating under military directives.
Ming Go An: Serves as commander of the 21st Police
Battalion in Kokang, under the Military Council’s authority.
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.
Patterns of Criminal Activity and International Implications
A clear pattern emerges: many individuals convicted
or under investigation in China have direct connections to Min Aung Hlaing’s
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.
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’s command. Saw Chit Thu’s associate, Shi Zhi-jian—leader of the LTTE—was
recently extradited to China from Thailand.
Conclusion: The Consolidation of Power and Influence
The leadership of Myanmar’s 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.
