Thailand cut electricity supplies on Wednesday to several areas in neighboring Myanmar that are home to sites at the center of a global, billion-dollar online scam industry.

STORY: Thailand cut power supply, fuel and internet to some border areas with Myanmar on Wednesday.It's an attempt to choke scam syndicates operating out of there that have become a growing security concern.

Thailand on Wednesday cut off power supplies to areas in Myanmar where scam networks operate, following a public outcry demanding government action to tackle the problem.