According to reports, the Government is systematically investigating and identifying foreign nationals who have been residing illegally in border areas and involved in criminal activities such as online gambling and online fraud, and is repatriating them to their respective countries in accordance with the law and established procedures.

During these ongoing operations, 18 foreign nationals, including 15 Filipinos, two Ethiopians, and one Chinese citizen, who had illegally entered Myanmar through border routes via neighbouring countries, including Thailand, and were found to be engaged in online gambling and scamming activities in the Myawady-Maethawtalay (KK Park) area of Kayin State, were recently apprehended.

Myawady District Administration and Management Committee Chairman and District Administrator U Kaung San Lin, together with responsible officials, inspected the ongoing documentation process to record personal details and relevant data of the detainees, and coordinated necessary arrangements to ensure their prompt repatriation through cooperation with departmental teams.

Between 30 January and 5 November 2025, a total of 10,762 foreign nationals who had entered Myanmar illegally were identified and detained. Among them, 9,403 were repatriated in accordance with legal procedures via Thailand to their respective countries, while the remaining 1,359 are now ready for transfer and are being well cared for.

The government continues to actively cooperate with neighbouring and regional countries, as well as international organizations, to effectively uncover, arrest, and take firm action against those involved in online scam centres and the foreign organizers operating behind them. At the same time, Myanmar authorities are coordinating the timely repatriation of foreigners in distress or victims of human trafficking to their home countries.

MNA/KZL

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