Recent reports from Myanmar media state that the police in Taikkyi city, eastern Shan State, raided the Shwe Bun Aung Hotel, arresting 14 Chinese nationals suspected of preparing for telecom fraud. Additionally, a large amount of drugs was found in another room of the hotel, leading to a temporary closure of the establishment.
It is reported that the police operation took place on the second floor of the hotel, where 14 Chinese citizens were arrested and 32 mobile phones were seized. These individuals are accused of planning to set up an online scam center within the hotel to carry out illegal fraud activities and were caught red-handed by the police before they could initiate their plans.
The police also arrested a Chinese man in his 30s in room 204 of the hotel and seized a large quantity of drugs, including about 5 kilograms of Ketamine, 7 kilograms of "Happy Water," approximately 300 Frimin-5 tablets, and over 3,600 pills of various colored Ecstasy. The police stated that this room was suspected to be a drug trafficking spot, and the case is still under thorough investigation.
On March 1, 2025, the Myanmar police, in collaboration with the Taikkyi Hotel and Tourism Management Bureau, the Township General Administration Department, and other local administrative departments, formed an investigative team to further examine the hotel and officially announced its temporary closure.
Notices were posted inside and outside the hotel by the police, stating: "Due to the discovery of undocumented Chinese nationals and drugs, based on Taikkyi Police Station case number Ma Ya (Pa) 21/2025, and in accordance with the Drug Law Article 19(a), the hotel will be temporarily closed during the investigation of the case."
Responsible officials told the media: "If the hotel harbors undocumented foreigners and provides accommodation, or is involved in illegal activities such as drugs and gambling, it will be subject to legal sanctions." The police emphasized that they would continue to intensify their efforts to prevent such criminal activities from spreading within Myanmar.
