MYANMAR detained five Chinese nationals, one Kenyan and one Indonesian, totalling seven individuals, involved in telecom fraud and other criminal activities in Kayin State.
The relevant officials conducted personal data collection processes to deport these undocumented foreigners as quickly as possible.
Between 30 January 2025 and 17 June 2026, a total of 14,714 illegal immigrants were identified and detained in Myanmar. Of this number, 13,550 individuals have already been deported through Thailand to their respective countries.
Among the remaining 1,164 individuals to be deported, there are 662 who were charged under the Myanmar Immigration (Emergency) Provisions Act section 3 (1)/13(1) and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law, and 502 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
