MYANMAR detained a Belarusian involved in telecom fraud and oth­er criminal activities in Kayin State.

The relevant offi­cials conducted personal data collection processes to deport that undocu­mented foreigner as quickly as possible.

Between 30 January 2025 and 6 July 2026, a total of 14,731 illegal im­migrants were identified and detained in Myan­mar. Of this number, 13,563 individuals have already been deported through Thailand to their respective countries.

Among the remain­ing 1,168 individuals to be deported, there are 662 who were charged under the Myanmar Im­migration (Emergency) Provisions Act section 3 (1)/13(1) and the Nar­cotic Drugs and Psycho­tropic Substances Law, and 506 individuals are currently under deten­tion while awaiting re­patriation.

The government is strictly cracking down on online scams and online gambling by cooperating with other countries, including neighbour­ing countries. — MNA/ KTZH