THE government is cooperating with international organizations to effectively suppress crimes, including online gambling and online fraud, occurring in border areas. On 30 September, authorities detained 18 foreign nationals who had entered illegally through routes leading to Myawady-Shwe Ko kko, KK Park, and Kyaukkhat areas in Kayin State. The detainees include seven Nepalese, four South Africans, two Chinese, two Sri Lankans, one Cameroonian, one Ethiopian, and one Zimbabwean.
The joint teams are compiling the necessary personal data and records to transfer these individuals to their respective countries as quickly as possible. Deputy Director U Myint Bhone of Ministry of Immigration and Population in Kayin State and responsible officials inspected the process and gave necessary instructions.
From 30 January to 30 September 2025, authorities detained a total of 9,439 foreign nationals who had illegally entered Myanmar. Among them, 9,327 have already been deported systematically to their respective countries through Thailand in line with legal procedures. The remaining 112 are being held and well cared for and are ready for transfer to their countries.
The government is continuing efforts to expose and arrest foreigners involved in online scam centre operations, including those masterminding them from behind the scenes. At the same time, measures are being taken to swiftly repatriate foreigners who are in distress for various reasons, including those victimized by human trafficking, in close cooperation with the relevant countries. — MNA/KZL
