Three Indian nationals were repatriated from cyber scam centers in Myanmar’s Myawaddy through Yangon, as confirmed by the Embassy of India in Yangon. This repatriation was made possible through cooperation with Myanmar authorities and organizations. The Indian Embassy in Yangon highlighted that a total of 2171 Indian nationals have been repatriated since July 2022, with a significant number being repatriated from scam centers.
In a separate incident on November 19, 125 Indian nationals were repatriated from Thailand’s Mae Sot to India via a special Indian Air Force (IAF) flight. These individuals had been detained in Mae Sot after entering Thailand from Myawaddy, where they were reportedly working in cyber scam centers. The Indian Embassy in Bangkok noted that a total of 1500 Indians have been released from scam centers in Myawaddy and repatriated through Thailand since March.
Efforts by the Government of India to secure the repatriation of Indians ensnared in scam centers in Southeast Asia have been ongoing. The Indian Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate of India in Chiang Mai province in Thailand have collaborated closely with various Thai government agencies and Tak Province to facilitate the repatriation process. Indian nationals have been advised to thoroughly verify the credentials of foreign employers and recruiting agents before accepting job offers overseas.
Moreover, 269 Indian nationals, including 11 women, were repatriated through Mae Sot by two special flights operated by the IAF. The repatriation process was facilitated by the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate of India in Chiang Mai, in coordination with Thai government agencies and the administration of Tak Province.
