9 undocumented foreign entrants detained in Myanmar
MYANMAR detained three Ethiopians, two
Ugandans, two Chinese, one Rwandan and one Kenyan, totalling nine foreign
nationals, involved in telecom fraud and other criminal activities in Kayin
State.
Between 30 January 2025 and 12 August
2026, a total of 14,749 illegal immigrants were identified and detained in Myanmar.
Of this number, 13,820 individuals have already been deported through Thailand
to their respective countries.
Among the remaining 929 individuals to
be deported, there are 713 who were charged under the Myanmar Immigration
(Emergency) Provisions Act section 3 (1)/13(1) and the Narcotic Drugs and
Psychotropic Substances Law, and 216 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
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