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India's Rescue Mission: Repatriating 500 Indians from Myanmar Scam Centers

India is working closely with Thai authorities to bring home Indian nationals who fled from Myanmar. These individuals had been trapped in scam centers operating along the Myanmar-Thailand border. The victims were originally lured with fake job offers before being forced into cybercrime activities. This marks another chapter in India's ongoing efforts to rescue its citizens from fraudulent operations in Southeast Asia.

Key Points: India Thailand Repatriate Indians Fleeing Myanmar Scam Centers

  • Around 500 Indian nationals crossed into Thailand from Myanmar scam centers
  • Indian ambassador met Thai immigration commissioner for early repatriation
  • Victims were lured with fake job offers into cybercrime operations
  • PM Modi previously appreciated Myanmar's support for rescue operations
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Working closely with Thailand to repatriate Indians fleeing from Myanmar scam-centres: MEA

India collaborates with Thailand to repatriate 500 Indians who fled Myanmar scam compounds amid escalating security situation in Myawaddy region.

"Our Mission in Thailand is working closely with Thai authorities to verify their nationality and to repatriate them - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

Bangkok/New Delhi, Oct 29

India on Wednesday said that it is working closely with the authorities in Thailand for early repatriation of Indian nationals who have been detained in the country after crossing over from Myanmar over the past few days.

"We are aware of Indian nationals who have been detained by Thai authorities. They had crossed into Thailand from Myanmar over the past few days. Our Mission in Thailand is working closely with Thai authorities to verify their nationality and to repatriate them, after necessary legal formalities are completed in Thailand," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in response to media queries regarding the issue.

Earlier in the day, Nagesh Singh, the Ambassador of India to Thailand, met with Pol. Lt. Gen.Panumas Boonyalug, Commissioner of Immigration Bureau of Royal Thai Police, discussing early repatriation of Indians who have recently crossed over from scam-centres in Myawaddy, Myanmar to Mae Sot in Thailand.

Reports indicated that around 500 Indian nationals have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand after an escalating security situation in southeastern Myanmar.

The Government of India has been making sustained efforts to secure the release and repatriation of Indian nationals lured to various South East Asian countries, including Myanmar, with fake job offers.

These persons were subsequently made to indulge in cybercrime and engage in other fraudulent activities in scam centres operating in regions along the Myanmar-Thailand border, the MEA has emphasised earlier.

Dozens of Indian nationals have been victims of Myawaddy scam compounds and repatriated earlier through Mae Sot in the Myanmar-Thailand border region.

In April, during his meeting with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister of Myanmar on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appreciated the support extended by Myanmar for the rescue and repatriation of Indian nationals from cyber-scam centres along the Myanmar–Thailand border.

Both sides had also agreed on the need to cooperate in addressing insurgent activities, transnational crimes, and human trafficking along the India-Myanmar border.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is really concerning. So many young Indians falling prey to these fake job rackets. The government should create more awareness campaigns about such scams. People desperately seeking jobs abroad become easy targets.
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Arjun K
Good to see our diplomatic missions working effectively. The India-Thailand cooperation on this issue shows our growing regional influence. Hope the repatriation process is completed smoothly.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the government's efforts, I wish there was more proactive action to prevent these situations. The pattern keeps repeating - young Indians trapped in scam centers across Southeast Asia. We need stronger preventive measures.
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Vikram M
My cousin's friend was rescued from one such center last year. The conditions there are horrible - they're forced to work 16-18 hours doing online scams. Thank God our government is helping these people. 🙏
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Karthik V
The cross-border cooperation between India, Thailand and Myanmar is crucial to tackle this menace. Human trafficking and cybercrime networks operate across borders, so only coordinated action can solve this problem effectively.

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