Myanmar to deport foreign nationals linked to online scam and gambling networks
Government steps up enforcement actions against illegal online gambling and fraud operations amid rising cross-border criminal activity.
Myanmar.- The Myanmar Ministry of Information has announced intensified efforts to identify, detain and deport foreign nationals found to be living illegally in border areas and participating in online gambling and scam operations. The initiative, aimed at disrupting criminal networks and enhancing regional cooperation, underscores the government’s commitment to tackling online fraud and unauthorised betting activity.
According to an official release from the Ministry, Myanmar authorities are systematically tracking foreign nationals who entered through unofficial routes near border townships, particularly in Kayin State’s Myawaddy area. The 16 detained individuals, comprising citizens from China, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Vietnam and Malaysiam were found to be linked to online scam centres and illegal gambling enterprises.
Officials said joint task forces are collecting necessary personal and legal records to facilitate deportation in accordance with domestic law. “The government is actively cooperating with neighbouring and regional countries, as well as international organisations, to identify and arrest those involved in online scam centre operations and the foreign nationals masterminding such activities, and to take effective and severe legal action against them,” said the Ministry.
And concluded: “At the same time, effective coordination is being carried out to ensure the prompt repatriation of foreign nationals who are in distress for various reasons and those who have been trafficked.”
