Tiktok ‘Hein Htet’ scam defrauds desperate Myanmar job seekers with false promises of work in China, 16 Mar 2026, Mizzima

An online fraudster operating through the TikTok account “Hein Htet” has reportedly scammed more than 50 people predominantly women by promising high-paying jobs in China.

Claiming to be an assistant to a prominent businessman, the scammer lured victims from Upper Myanmar with promises of monthly salaries in the millions of kyats, only to leave them stranded at border towns after stealing their money.

A member of a local defense force in Thazi Township, who is close to some of the victims, told Mizzima that the scammer instructed the victims to travel to Myanmar-China border towns such as Tachileik, Muse, Laukkai, and the Wa region. Once they arrived, the scammer cut off all contact.

The source said that the scammer appeared to target Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and those who are desperate for work and might be hesitant to report to the police.