Myanmar deports 67 foreign nationals involved in telecom fraud and online crimes
YANGON: Myanmar authorities have confirmed the deportation of 67 foreign nationals involved in telecom fraud and other online criminal activities.
According to official sources, the Myanmar government continues efforts to investigate and repatriate foreigners who illegally entered and resided in border areas while engaging in illegal activities such as online gambling and telecom fraud.
These individuals are being identified and systematically deported to their respective countries in accordance with legal procedures and international protocols.
On Tuesday (May 27), authorities transferred 67 individuals — 66 Vietnamese nationals and one Chadian national — who were found to be involved in such crimes in the areas of Myawaddy, Shwe Kokko, Mae Htaw Talay (KK Park), and Kyauk Khet in Kayin State. The handover took place in the morning via the Myanmar–Thailand Friendship Bridge No. 2, reflecting a spirit of humanitarian cooperation and international goodwill.
To ensure an orderly and smooth repatriation process, officials from the Ministry of Immigration and Population, including Deputy Director U Myint Bhone from Kayin State, coordinated with relevant departments. They reviewed documentation and verified records for completeness and accuracy before the transfer.
A formal handover ceremony followed, attended by Deputy Director U Myint Bhone and relevant Myanmar authorities, as well as representatives from the embassies of Vietnam, Chad, and China. Attendees included Saad Ahmat Moussa, Counsellor of the Chadian Embassy in China, and Nguyen Thi Kim Chung, First Secretary of the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, alongside Thai immigration officials from Tak District.
Myanmar officials handed over the legal documents to the respective embassy representatives in an orderly manner.
From Jan 30 to May 27, 2025, Myanmar intercepted and detained a total of 9,102 foreign nationals who had entered the country illegally.
Among them, 8,692 individuals were already deported through Thailand to their home countries following legal procedures. The remaining 410 are prepared for deportation and are currently being securely held.
The Myanmar government reaffirms its commitment to combating online crimes — including online scams and gambling — that pose threats to national security and the public. It is working closely with international organisations and local communities to investigate, suppress, and repatriate those involved. - Eleven Media/ANN
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