The government continues to investigate and expose foreign nationals who illegally entered and lived in border areas and engaged in unlawful activities, including online gambling and online fraud, and repatriates them systematically to their respective countries in line with the laws and procedures.

During the ongoing investigations, authorities managed to detain 53 foreign nationals who illegally entered Myanmar through border routes, including those passing through neighbouring countries such as Thailand, after taking part in online gambling and online fraud in the Myawady-Maehtawthalay (KK Park) area in Kayin State. Officials also screened a further 148 foreign nationals from eight countries. To ensure their swift repatriation, departmental joint teams continue to collect necessary personal information and records, supervised by Deputy Director-General U Myint Bhone of the Ministry of Immigration and Population in Kayin State and responsible officials.

From 30 January to 31 October 2025, authorities detained a total of 10,744 foreign nationals who illegally entered Myanmar, and all of them were screened. Among them, 9,365 individuals have been repatriated to their respective countries through Thailand under the laws and procedures, while 1,379 remaining foreign nationals are ready for repatriation and are being held under proper care.

The State is working actively with neighbouring and regional countries and international organizations to expose, arrest and take strong and effective action against those involved in online scam centres, including foreign masterminds. At the same time, the State is making effective arrangements for the prompt repatriation of foreign nationals who are in distress for various reasons or are victims of human trafficking.

MNA/KZL

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