Nay Pyi Taw January 20

Recently, illegal criminal activities including online gambling were occurring in Myawady-Shwe Kokko and KK Park areas in Kayin State.

A gambling project was set up in the Shwe Kokko area in 2016 under the pretext of establishing businesses for regional economic development.  Later it stopped due to media reports and news about the existence of illegal businesses. Because of the various armed groups active in the areas and the difficulties and limits for rule enforcement teams and administrative bodies to fully control and govern the areas, they were unstable and in the adjoining areas self-seekers, taking the situation as an advantage, were committing crimes including online gambling.

These areas were receiving electricity and internet connection, the basic requirement for online gambling, not from Myanmar, but from the other country, and most of the infrastructures and investments were provided by foreign organizations. Online scammers started their online frauds and gambling in Philippines and Cambodia in about 2015 and entered Myanmar after 2019.

News about the transfer of a Chinese citizen, Mr. Wang Xing (film actor), who went missing at Thai-Myanmar (Maesot- Myawady), border back to Thailand by related organizations through inter connections. According to verifications, a Chinese citizen connected Mr. Wang Xing through WeChat of a Thai based art company, GMM Grammy, and organized him to work as an actor in Thailand. Hence, Mr. Wang Xing arrived in Suvarnabhumi International Airport from Shanghai, China, on 3 January by air.  Later, he arrived at a place on the bank of Thaungyin River (on Thai side) near Maekonkan Village, Maesot, Tak Province from Bangkok. He was then taken to Myawady-Shwe Kokko area (Myanmar side) by boat.

He was sent to a building and was trained to be skilled in computer typing. There were about ten Chinese citizens in the building. He was sent to a second building where his head was shaven and ordered to do online scamming. It was an online scamming place and there were about 50 Chinese citizens. Later, he contacted his family. Organizations from the areas he was involved in transferred him to Thailand, which he entered illegally, through No 34 gate, Vansakhiranthaink village, ward 7, Thasaunglot Township, Maesot, Tak Province on 7 January. He was then transferred back to China at the Bangkok center to protect victims of human trafficking (Donmaung Center) on 10 January evening.

Moreover, three persons including a Chinese citizen, Mr. Cheng Xiao Ning, were found near a bridge on Friendship Road in Ward 5. According to them, they illegally entered Myanmar from Thailand through various connections in 2022-2023. They were involved in an online scamming business and later they ran away from the place as they were not paid.

Similarly, two illegal Chinese immigrants, Mr. Yin Jie and Mr. Huang Xiang, were found near Natshinnaung traffic lights, Bayintnaung road, Ward 4, Myawady. According to them, they illegally entered Myanmar through Maesot, Thailand in 2023.

Basically, the online scamming business needs electricity, internet connection, arms and ammunition and buildings, and the scammers got them through other countries. The scammers were not from Myanmar and they were foreigners who sneak-ed into it via some neighbouring countries. The eradication of online scamming and gambling calls for collective and positive involvement of neighbours.

The government of Myanmar is prioritizing the prevalence of State peace and stability and the rule of law. But taking the current situation in some border areas as an opportunity, some foreigners with the involvement of self-seekers from related sectors including EAOs are extending online gambling. So, the government is paying serious attention to exposing the illegal business and transferring the victims to their countries.

Investigations were conducted to expose foreigners who illegally entered Myanmar and it was found that most of them illegally entered Myanmar territory to work for their personal interests by using neighbouring countries including Thailand as transits. However, although they were illegal migrants, the government has conducted investigations in accordance with the law and handed them over to their respective countries out of considerations for humanitarian causes and friendship between countries. When foreigners who were committing online frauds and online gambling by illegally entering the country  were uncovered and the illegal migrants who were exposed in border areas such as Laukkai, Muse, Tachilek and Myawady and other border areas were handed over to their relevant countries. From 5 October, 2023 to 13 January, 2025, a total of 55,711 foreigners were handed over to their respective countries including 53,388 foreigners to China, 648 foreigners to Thailand, 20 foreigners to Korea, 22 foreigners to Laos, 1,149 foreigners to Vietnam, 19 foreigners to Philippines, 142 foreigners to Malaysia, 21 foreigners to China(Taipei), two foreigners to Singapore, one foreigner to Poland, one foreigner to Spain, 13 foreigners to Russia, 38 foreigners to Indonesia, three foreigners to Uganda, two foreigners to Egypt, three foreigners to Cambodia, 96 foreigners to India, 13 foreigners to Morocco, 29 foreigners to Ethiopia, 26 foreigners to Nepal, three foreigners to Pakistan, two foreigners to Northern Ireland, one foreigner to Kazakhstan, two foreigners to Kenya, 60 foreigners to Sri Lanka, one foreigner to South Africa, one foreigner to China - Hong Kong, two foreigners to Sierra Leone, one foreigner to Ghana, one foreigner to Burundi and one foreigner to Turkmeni-stan while further investigations are still underway.

The government has formed committees to take measures effectively to investigate foreigners who were arrested for illegally entering Myanmar in accordance with the law, to take legal action and file charges against them and to expel them to relevant countries as soon as possible while actively cooperating with respective countries to hand over foreigners who are in trouble due to various reasons and foreign victims of human trafficking to relevant countries as soon as possible.

From 2022 to 19 January, 2025,the government received re-quests to help find 4,176 foreign citizens (3,415 males and 761 females) from 38 countries from Asia including members of the ASEAN, Europe, China and South Africa through diplomatic and INTERPOL and police communication channels. Up to 19 January, 2025, a total of 1,292 foreign citizens including 958 males and 334 females were exposed and 1,284 of them were expelled and handed over to relevant countries in accordance with rules and regulations while other eight foreign citizens including five Vietnamese, one Pakistani and two Chinese are still left to be handed over. Investigations are being conducted consistently for the remaining 2,884 foreign citizens and information is shared in real time to relevant embassies and countries when something unusual takes place. Under the Myanmar-China cooperation, online scam centers were cracked down twice in Muse in Shan State (North). The first crackdown was carried out between 28 and 31 March, 2024 while the second one was conducted between 23 and 26 September, 2024.

Those who are involved in online scams and gambling are not ordinary people and they are fugitives who committed crimes in their relevant countries and lead gambling operations. According to press releases of the Information Team of the SAC, it was learnt that "Chinese people do not cheat Myanmar people and the latter do not cheat the former. As a group of fugitives who committed crimes and ran away from their countries are scamming the both countries, they and those who provide protection to them will be exposed and action will be taken against them."

Therefore, as those who commit online scams and gambling target areas, where law enforcement and administrative authorities face difficulties and limits to fully control due to regional instability, in cooperation with self-interests seekers from armed groups and related areas including some ethnic NCA signatories, the government has been ex-posing and taking action against them resolutely in cooperation with international organizations. Regional organizations and citizens are urged to cooperate in combating online scams and gambling as a national duty by reporting information about online scams to relevant authorities when such information is received. 

Source: Myawady Web Portal

Insurgents committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 17 January 2025 at 5:00 PM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries had been admitted to the Mandalay Public Hospital in Chanayetharzan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Pyae Phyo Aung (31 years old), a resident of Kyauk Hmaw Village in Yinmarpin Township. The incident occurred that when a so-called PDF terrorist faction fired heavy weapons into the victim’s village. One of the heavy weapon shells exploded within the village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 17 January 2025 at 9:00 AM, a report stated that a man with gunshot injuries had been admitted to the Palaw Township Public Hospital of Tanintharyi Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Kyaw Naing (59 years old), a resident of Shat Pon Village in Palaw Township. While the victim was at the “Pe Ti Aung” snack shop in the village, five so-called PDF terrorists arriving by three motorcycles and opened fire on him before fleeing. As a result, the victim sustained gunshot injuries, it is reported.
 Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and assassination of innocent civilians in the aforementioned case, it is reported.

Insurgents committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 11 January 2025 at 11:15 AM, a so-called PDF terrorist group conducted an attack by dropping bombs on Ywar Thit Village in Pauk Township of Magway Region. The explosions caused near the village. As a result, Daw Kyi Khine (51 years old) and Daw Khin Nu (53 years old), both residents of the village, sustained shrapnel injuries. They are currently receiving medical treatment in the village, it is reported.
Similarly, at 11:40 AM, a so-called PDF terrorist group conducted an attack by dropping bombs on Sar Tike Ward in Kyauktaga Township of Bago Region. The explosions caused within the ward. As a result, Daw Lar Khar Pa Thee (39 years old), Mg Kit Sanar Lar (six years old) and Daw San Myint (62 years old), all residents of the ward, sustained shrapnel injuries and were transported to Kyauktaga Township Public Hospital for medical treatment. Unfortunately, Daw Lar Khar Pa Thee and Mg Kit Sanar Lar succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, at 1:50 PM, a so-called PDF terrorist group fired heavy weapons into Para Pike Tan Village in Salin Township of Magway Region. The explosions caused with in the village. As a result, Daw Nway Nway (30 years old), a junior assistant teacher at the Basic Education Primary School of Pauk Kone Village and Daw Nwe Ni Win (50 years old), both residents of the village, sustained shrapnel injuries and were transported to Sin Phyu Kyun Station Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm

FALSE information circulating from malicious news media claimed that security forces burned two villages in Pinttha station in Kanbalu Township in Sagaing Region on 13 January.
Reports indicate that terrorist groups infiltrated towns and villages to engage in conflicts without considering the well-being of local communities, destroying residents’ lives and property. Security forces conducted necessary security operations in the area to prevent terrorist activities.
Malicious media twisted these efforts to spread false narratives and stir public unrest.
Although security forces carried out security duties in the vicinity, they did not burn any houses, according to a security official and residents. Instead, terrorists set fire to villages that refused to support them. — MNA/KZL

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are civil servants and innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 11 January 2025 at 6:20 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead near Kone Sar Lal Village in Chauk Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the sense for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tun Tun Naing (41 years old), a resident of the village. While the victim was driving tractor on a farm approximately 200 meters east of the village, five so-called PDF terrorists arrived and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.

Similarly, at 9:30 PM, a report stated that a man was shot dead in Gaung Kwal Village, Myingyan Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the sense for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Tin Min Khine, (46 years old), a senior assistant teacher at the Sub Basic Education High School in Ah-Naint Village and resident of the village. The incident occurred that while the victim was at his house, three so-called PDF terrorists, arriving by motorcycle and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killings and assassinations of civil servant and innocent civilians in the aforementioned cases, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm

In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.
Since they are conducting such terrorist acts, on 10 January 2025 at 10:50 AM, a report stated that a man with shrapnel injuries had been admitted to the Township Public Hospital in Seikphyu Township of Magway Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the Hospital for further investigation, it was discovered that Mg Aye Chan Aung (21 years old), a resident of Chin Taung Village in Seikphyu Township, had stepped on an explosive device planted by a so-called PDF terrorist group. The device exploded while he was herding goats along the railway track near the Kyar Inn Monastery, located approximately four furlongs west of his village, resulting in his injuries, it is reported.
It has been reported that the security personnel are investigating the culprits of the acts of terrorism from the above incident to take effective action in accordance with the law. 

Source: www.moha.gov.mm

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities. Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 10 January 2025 at 3:30 PM, a report stated that a man shot dead in Mee Kaunt Pin Village, Zigon Township of Bago Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that the victim was U Myint Htway (61 years old), a resident of the village. While the victim was at his house, 10 so-called PDF terrorists arriving by six motorcycles and opened fire on him. As a result, the victim died on the spot. Additionally, the terrorists took a Daihatsu HIJET vehicle and a motorcycle from his house, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and assassination of innocent civilian in the aforementioned case, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm

Insurgents committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 10 January 2025 at 2:35 PM, a so-called PDF terrorist group fired heavy weapons into Htan Taw Gyi Village in Salin Township of Magway Region. The explosions caused within the village. As a result, Daw Than Than Oo (43 years old) and her son, Mg Wai Yan Min Htet (four years old), both residents of the village, sustained shrapnel injuries and were transported to Sin Phyu Kyun Station Hospital for medical treatment, it is reported.
Similarly, on 11 January 2025 at 9:20 AM, a so-called PDF terrorist group conducted an attack by dropping bombs on Wun Chone Village in Pauk Township. The explosions caused within the village, resulting in shrapnel injuries to Mg Peti Phyo (11 years old), who is a resident of the village, it is reported.
Due to the heinous acts of armed terrorists such as engaging in battles and firing of heavy weapons and improvised rockets within towns, wards and villages where innocent civilians peacefully reside, innocent civilians are injured. Consequently, local residents are protesting vehemently against these acts of terrorism, completely refusing to accept them. Security personnel are intensifying necessary security measures in collaboration with the local residents, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm

In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are innocent civilians who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.
Since they are committing such terrorist acts, on 9 January 2025 at 12:45 PM, a report stated that a man shot dead near U-yin Village, Nyaung-U Township of Mandalay Region. When security personnel promptly arrived at the scene for further investigation, it was discovered that U Aung Min Lwin (46 years old), a resident of No.1 Ward in Nyaung-U Township, was travelling on his motorcycle from Khya-O Village to U-yin Village along the Bagan-Chauk Road. Upon reaching a location near U-yin Village, four so-called PDF terrorists opened fire on him, accusing him of being a “decoy”. As a result, U Aung Min Lwin died on the spot, it is reported.
Security personnel are persistently taking necessary measures to identify and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the killing and assassination of innocent civilians in the aforementioned case, it is reported.

Source: www.moha.gov.mm