(Yangon, 30th) — Myanmar, via the Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge No. 2, has repatriated 127 foreign nationals involved in telecom fraud and other criminal cases to their countries of origin, in order to implement legal procedures, demonstrate humanitarian concern, and maintain friendly relations between nations.
According to information from the Myanmar side, the repatriated persons included 91 Indonesian nationals and 36 Kenyan nationals, all of whom had entered Myanmar illegally via Thailand and neighboring countries. They were engaged in online gambling, telecom fraud, and other criminal activities in the Myawaddy to Shwe Kokko area of Kayah State. The repatriation was completed smoothly via the Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge No. 2.
Colonel San Shwe, member of the Myawaddy District Administration Committee, and officials from relevant departments cross-checked the lists and information of the repatriated persons to ensure the data was complete and accurate, and implemented necessary coordination measures to guarantee an orderly repatriation process.
The handover ceremony was presided over by U Than Zinn, Assistant Director of Myanmar's Ministry of Immigration and Population. Attendees included Indonesian Embassy in Thailand Counselor Winskywati Mena and officials, Kenyan Deputy Ambassador to Thailand Nancy Wanjiru Mwangi and officials, as well as officers from the Immigration Bureau of Tak Province, Thailand. The Myanmar side officially handed over the repatriation and reception documents to representatives from each country.
The Myanmar government stated it will continue to work closely with neighboring countries, regional nations, and international organizations to identify, arrest, and strictly crack down on foreign nationals involved in telecom fraud and cybercrime, while coordinating to ensure that foreign nationals facing hardship or who are victims of human trafficking can be promptly repatriated.
Colonel San Shwe, member of the Myawaddy District Administration Committee, and officials from relevant departments cross-checked the lists and information of the repatriated persons to ensure the data was complete and accurate, and implemented necessary coordination measures to guarantee an orderly repatriation process.
The handover ceremony was presided over by U Than Zinn, Assistant Director of Myanmar's Ministry of Immigration and Population. Attendees included Indonesian Embassy in Thailand Counselor Winskywati Mena and officials, Kenyan Deputy Ambassador to Thailand Nancy Wanjiru Mwangi and officials, as well as officers from the Immigration Bureau of Tak Province, Thailand. The Myanmar side officially handed over the repatriation and reception documents to representatives from each country.
The Myanmar government stated it will continue to work closely with neighboring countries, regional nations, and international organizations to identify, arrest, and strictly crack down on foreign nationals involved in telecom fraud and cybercrime, while coordinating to ensure that foreign nationals facing hardship or who are victims of human trafficking can be promptly repatriated.