Trilateral Meeting : Matters to eliminate online fraud discussed

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  • Trilateral Meeting : Matters to eliminate online fraud discussed

Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend individuals who illegally entered Myanmar through border routes, including via Thailand and other neighboring countries.

These individuals committed illegal online gambling, online fraud, and other criminal acts in the Myawaddy Township of Kayin State, specifically in Shwe Kokko, Mae Htaw Thale (KK Park), and Kyauk Khat areas. From January 30, 2025, to July 7, 2025, a total of 9,198 foreign nationals who illegally entered Myanmar have been identified, investigated, and detained.

Of these, 8,987 have been systematically deported and transferred to their respective countries via Thailand, in accordance with legal procedures. The remaining 211 foreign nationals are ready for transfer to their countries and are currently being held in good custody. In this regard, Major General Aung Kyaw Kyaw, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Secretary of the Central Committee for Supervising the Swift Action and Deportation of Foreigners who Illegally Entered Myanmar in accordance with the Law, along with other officials, arrived in Myawaddy in the morning on July 7.

They were joined by Mr. Chen Wen Feng, Deputy Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department, Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, and other officials, as well as Pol. Col. Chinakorn Atsawaphum from the Tak Province Immigration Department of Thailand, and other officials.

The joint team from the three countries visited and observed the conditions of the detained foreign nationals who had illegally entered the Myawaddy-Shwe Kokko, Mae Htaw Thale (KK Park), and Kyauk Khat areas, as well as the process of collecting their personal information and records.

Subsequently, representatives from the two countries met in the meeting room at the Myanmar-Thailand No. 2 Friendship Bridge in Myawaddy. They held a coordination meeting to discuss the swift transfer of the detained foreign nationals to their respective countries.

They also discussed matters concerning the joint cooperation to eliminate Telecom Fraud in the Myawaddy region and to facilitate the smooth transfer of individuals involved in Telecom Fraud to their respective countries.

The State Government is actively investigating and taking effective action against illegal online fraud operations. It is also reported that the government will continue to cooperate with international organizations, including neighboring countries, to investigate and take action to prevent and combat illegal online gambling and financial fraud in Myanmar's border areas.

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