Myanmar nationals linked to online gambling scams repatriated from Cambodia

24 JANUARY 2026

 

THE Myanmar government is taking its national responsibility to combat online fraud and online gambling, both of which pose a threat 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 severe 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 for humanitarian concerns and friendly relations between countries, and those found to be involved are being repatriated to their respective countries. Furthermore, individuals who have committed serious crimes are being arrested, detained, and officially transferred to the relevant authorities of their home governments.

 

Similarly, the Cambodian government is implementing measures to combat online fraud and online gambling within its country. It is reported that 675 Myanmar nationals who were involved in online fraud and gambling in Cambodia for various reasons arrived at the Myanmar Embassy to Cambodia yesterday, either on their own initiative or after being transferred by Cambodian police and relevant departments.

 

Of the first batch of 675 Myanmar nationals who were at the Myanmar Embassy to Cambodia, 136 arrived back at Mandalay International Airport in Myanmar early in the morning of 23 January on Myanmar Airways International (MAI). Relevant officials will continue to collect the necessary personal information and records of Myanmar citizens returning from Cambodia, conduct the required checks, and complete the necessary procedures. They will also continue efforts to repatriate the remaining Myanmar citizens in Cambodia as soon as possible. — MNA/TH