The government is actively cooperating with neighbouring countries and international organizations to thoroughly investigate and eliminate online telecom fraud and related criminal activities. As part of these efforts, foreign nationals found to be involved in such operations are being systematically transferred to their respective home countries in accordance with legal procedures.

On 24 June, a total of 207 Chinese nationals who had illegally entered Myanmar via border routes and were found to be involved in online gambling, online scams, and other criminal activities, were handed over by responsible Myanmar authorities to officials from the relevant country at the Tarlot border gate in Mongla, Shan State (East). The transfer was carried out in accordance with legal procedures, along with the required documentation for the repatriation process, based on humanitarian considerations and friendly bilateral relations.

The Myanmar continues to identify and arrest not only those directly involved in online scam operations but also foreign masterminds operating behind the scenes. At the same time, it is also working actively and in coordination with other countries to promptly repatriate foreign nationals who have fallen victim to human trafficking or are facing distress for various reasons.

MNA/KNN

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