136 foreign telecom fraud suspects repatriated

 

A total of 136 foreign nationals who illegally entered Myanmar via border routes through neighbouring countries, including Thailand, and engaged in online gambling, online fraud and other crimes in areas such as Myawady–Shwe Kokko, KK Park and Kyaikhto regions in Kayin State were repatriated to their respective countries yesterday through the Myanmar–Thailand Friendship Bridge No 2.

The repatriation was carried out based on humanitarian grounds and neighbourly relations in accordance with legal procedures. Seven more foreign nationals were also identified and detained for further investigation.

The repatriated individuals include 70 Vietnamese nationals, 56 Ethiopian nationals, eight Cameroonian nationals, and two Ghanaian nationals. In order to ensure systematic and smooth repatriation procedures, officials verify and inspect data and documentation for completeness and accuracy. Myanmar officials officially handed over the repatriated individuals along with supporting documents to the respective embassy representatives.

Seven more foreign nationals were also discovered and detained yesterday for illegally entering Myanmar through border routes in the Myawady–Shwe Kokko region. These individuals include four Indian nationals, one Nepali national, one Ugandan national and one Kenyan national.

From 30 January to 17 June 2025, a total of 9,141 foreign nationals who illegally entered Myanmar were identified and detained. Among them, 8,906 individuals were repatriated to their respective countries via Thailand under the law and proper procedures. The remaining 235 foreign nationals are ready for repatriation and are held in proper custody.

The Government continues to investigate and take action against those involved in online scams and online gambling, including foreign nationals and collaborators. Myanmar is working actively and consistently with neighbouring countries and international organizations to uncover and take action against such illegal activities while repatriating involved foreign nationals per international and legal standards.

MNA/KZL

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