Authorities have arrested 17 Indonesians who illegally entered Myanmar through border routes after transiting some neighbouring countries. They were found yesterday in the KK Park area of Myawady Township, Kayin State, where they had been involved in online gambling, online fraud, and other criminal activities.

The departmental teams, in collaboration with one another, are now compiling personal information and records of the detainees so that they can be repatriated to their respective countries as soon as possible. The inspection process is being overseen by Deputy Director U Myint Bhone of Kayin State of the Ministry of Immigration and Population, together with responsible personnel.

From 30 January to 18 September 2025, a total of 9,404 foreign nationals who entered Myanmar illegally have been arrested. Among them, 9,305 have already been repatriated in accordance with legal procedures through Thailand to their respective countries. The remaining 99 are being held securely and are ready for handover.

The State continues to cooperate actively with the relevant countries to promptly identify, arrest, and systematically repatriate foreign nationals who engage in online fraud, online gambling, and other criminal offences in Myanmar.

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