$BTC $BTC KNA, previously known as the Karen Border Guard Force, was renamed in March 2024 to separate its image from the Myanmar military. However, the U.S. asserts that KNA still maintains close ties with the Myanmar military, especially since September 2024. This cooperation allows KNA to lease land for fraudulent organizations, provide utilities, and offer armed protection, facilitating criminal activities to proceed smoothly.

The KNA has not officially responded, but reports from survivors at scam centers like KK Park indicate the presence of KNA soldiers in uniform directly participating in human rights violations. This raises the question of whether the Myanmar military is truly behind this criminal network, or if KNA is merely a 'front' to conceal larger interests?