US Treasury sanctions Karen National Army over alleged criminal networks
The US Treasury sanctioned the Karen National Army and its leader, Colonel Saw Chit Thu, along with his sons, citing alleged criminal networks involving illegal gambling and scams. The measures freeze US-based assets linked to them and bar US citizens from business dealings with the militia. The KNA said it was working to shut scam centres and disputed Washington’s actions.
The sanctions freeze linked US assets and bar US citizens from dealings with the KNA and its named leaders.