This gives scam operations the ability to flee crackdowns in one district by relocating to another. For groups in Karen State, digital scams are particularly attractive. These are not the first Western actions against Myanmar-based scam operations. The European Union listed three individuals and one entity linked to Myanmar-based scam operations in October 2024, including actors associated with the KNA. If that occurs, local warlords, particularly those embedded in Karen State, are positioned to gain greater leverage.