THE Government is identifying, investigating, and taking action against foreign nationals who have entered border areas illegally and have been involved in criminal activities, including online gambling and telecom fraud. These individuals are being systematically deported and transferred to their respective countries in accordance with laws and procedures.
In the course of these deportations, three Bangladeshi nationals who had entered illegally via neighbouring countries, including Thailand, and were residing at sites around Myawady in Kayin State, have been newly identified and detained, and arrangements are being made for their deportation.
From 30 January 2025 to 6 April 2026, a total of 14,620 foreign nationals who had entered Myawady Township illegally have been detained. All of them have undergone investigation, and 13,404 have been systematically deported to their respective countries via Thailand in accordance with legal procedures.
Of the remaining 1,216 foreign nationals yet to be transferred, 741 have been prosecuted under Section 3 (1)/13 (1) of the existing immigration laws of Myanmar. The remaining 475 are now ready to be transferred to their respective countries and are being properly accommodated and cared for.
The Government is also actively cooperating with neighbouring and regional countries, as well as international organizations, to identify and arrest those involved in online scam operations, including foreign nationals acting behind the scenes, and to take effective and stringent action against them. At the same time, coordinated efforts are being made to ensure the swift repatriation of foreign nationals who are in distress for various reasons, including victims of human trafficking. — MNA/KNN
