THE government has continued its efforts to crack down on illegal activities by foreign nationals who are entering Myanmar, particularly in the border regions and involving online gambling and fraud.
9 foreign nationals who entered
Myanmar via border routes, including through neighbouring countries such as
Thailand, and engaged in online gambling and telecom fraud in Myawady,
Maetawthale area in Kayin State have been apprehended. Efforts are underway to
promptly repatriate them to their respective countries. The Kayin State
government’s Security and Border Affairs Minister Colonel Min Thu Kyaw is
working with relevant authorities to gather necessary personal data and records
for repatriation.
A total of 5,745 foreign nationals
who had illegally entered Myanmar were detained and investigated from 30
January to 12 March 2025. Of these, 2,763 were repatriated to their countries
via Thailand following due legal process. The remaining 2,982 foreign nationals
are ready for repatriation to their respective countries and they are being
securely managed.
The government continues to tackle
telecom fraud operations by coordinating with international organizations from
neighbouring countries to prevent online gambling and telecom fraud operations
at Myanmar’s borders.
MNA/ KZL
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