A total of 62 foreign nationals who had illegally crossed into Myanmar were arrested yesterday at a former garment factory on Kyundaw Road in Ward 5, Myawady, Kayin State.

The Government of Myanmar is actively implementing measures to eradicate online scams and gambling operations to ensure such activities do not take root within the country. During these operations, authorities received information that foreign nationals who had entered the country illegally were hiding in the vicinity of Kyundaw Road. Consequently, a joint team comprising security personnel, administrative officials, and departmental representatives conducted a targeted inspection of the area.

At approximately 1:30 pm, yesterday the combined team discovered and apprehended 62 Chinese nationals — 61 men and one woman — hiding inside the disused factory. Individuals are currently detained, and legal proceedings have been initiated against them under Sections 3 (1) and 13(1) of the Myanmar Immigration (Emergency Provisions) Act 1947.

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