Pro-Myanmar Junta Telegram Channels Prey on Public With Threats of Exposure, Extortion

More than 120 pro-junta Telegram channels operate as a network, sharing hate speech and calling for the arrest of civilians for a range of alleged offenses.

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Internet users have been extorted for money by pro-Junta channels, which threaten to disclose their information online and have them arrested by police.

More than 1,300 int November ers have been arrested over the past 19 months for criticizing the military council and supporting anti-junta movements.

Military council has announced action wil this month against those who post “propaganda,” threats or “encouragement” of anti-dictatorship movements on social networks.

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