SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers

SpaceX disabled over 2,500 Starlink terminals in Myanmar, suspected of being used for scams. Vice President Lauren Dreyer announced the action following reports of the military shutting down a major scam operation. Starlink is not licensed in Myanmar, and terminals can be disabled via ID numbers or geofencing. Lauren Dreyer, vice president of Starlink business operations said on X:

The military detained over 2,000 people and seized dozens of Starlink terminals while raiding a cybercrime center known as KK Park. Myanmar is infamous for hosting cyber scams, often involving forced labor.

Senator Maggie Hassan urged Elon Musk to act against criminals using Starlink for scams, calling the situation concerning. Dreyer reaffirmed SpaceX’s commitment to combat misuse by criminals.