Cambodian repatriates Myanmar nationals linked to online scams, gambling
THE Myanmar Government is carrying out the repatriation of Myanmar nationals who were involved in online fraud and gambling activities in Cambodia for various reasons and who reported to the Myanmar Embassy to Cambodia, either voluntarily or after being transferred by Cambodian police and relevant departments. Yesterday, 163 Myanmar citizens staying at the Myanmar Embassy were repatriated by military aircraft as the third batch.
In total, 729 Myanmar nationals have been repatriated from Cambodia. In the first batch, 136 citizens returned to Mandalay International Airport on 23 January via Myanmar Airways International (MAI). In the second batch, 430 citizens arrived back at Mandalay International Airport and in Myeik Township, Taninthayi Region, on 25 January via MAI and Tatmadaw aircraft. In the third batch, 163 citizens arrived back yesterday in Myeik Township, Taninthayi Region, aboard Tatmadaw aircraft.
The Myanmar nationals who arrived yesterday were received back by Commander of the Coastal Region Command Maj-Gen Kyaw Kyaw Han, along with officials and departmental representatives from Myeik District and Township.
Relevant authorities will continue to collect the necessary personal information and records of Myanmar citizens returning from Cambodia, conduct required checks and complete all necessary procedures. Efforts will also continue to repatriate the remaining Myanmar citizens in Cambodia as soon as possible.
The Myanmar Government is taking its national responsibility to combat online fraud and online gambling — both of which pose threats to the international community — seriously. It is actively cooperating with neighbouring and regional countries, as well as international organizations, to identify, arrest and take effective and decisive action against those involved in online scam centre operations and the foreign individuals behind them. In addition, foreigners who have entered Myanmar for various reasons are being investigated in accordance with the law, with due consideration given to humanitarian concerns and friendly relations between countries, and those found to be involved in criminal activities are being repatriated to their respective countries. — MNA/MKKS
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