Embassy-Led Operation Brings Back 269 Indians from Myanmar Scam Networks
Today, India in Thailand (Embassy of India, Bangkok) and India in Thailand (Consulate General of India, Chiangmai), in coordination with various agencies of the Royal Thai Government and the administration of Tak Province of Thailand, facilitated the repatriation of 269 Indian nationals, including 11 women, through Mae Sot, Thailand, by two special flights operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF). These Indian nationals were allegedly involved in scam centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar, and were released after a recent raid on scam compounds in Myanmar.
As part of the Government of India’s sustained efforts to secure the release and repatriation of Indians entrapped in scam centers in Southeast Asia, Indian embassies in Thailand and Myanmar have been working closely with their respective host governments to repatriate them from scam compounds in Myanmar.
Indian nationals are strongly advised to verify the credentials of foreign employers and check the antecedents of recruiting agents and companies before taking up job offers overseas. Further, visa-free entry into Thailand for Indian passport holders is meant for tourism and short business purposes only and should not be misused for taking up employment in Thailand.
