Rakhine Cash Crisis Deepens as Withdrawal Fees Soar Ahead of New Year
12 April 2026 By Hlaing KYAUKTAW, Myanmar — Residents in areas controlled by the Arakha Army (AA) in Myanmar’s Rakhine State are facing a severe cash shortage, with mobile money agents charging service fees as high as 6% for simple withdrawals. The crisis has intensified as the traditional Thingyan water ...


