The Embassy of India in Yangon announced that it worked closely with Myanmar authorities to facilitate exit permits and bring the individuals safely from Hpa-An to Yangon, before flying them back to India. These individuals were part of a growing number of Indian nationals lured into fake job offers, only to find themselves trapped in cybercrime rackets.
“We facilitated exit permits by Myanmar authorities for these four Indian nationals from Myawaddy compounds and repatriation through Yangon. We strongly advise against such job offers and unauthorized entry/exit in Myanmar/Thailand,” the embassy stated.Just last week, 32 more Indians were rescued and repatriated through Mae Sot, another key border region between Myanmar and Thailand.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reiterated that the Government of India is making sustained efforts to rescue Indian citizens misled by false employment promises in countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. Many victims have been forced into illegal online activities in scam centers operating across the Myawaddy region.
Earlier in March, 283 Indian nationals were flown home via an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft from Thailand. The Indian embassies in both Myanmar and Thailand coordinated the efforts with local authorities for their safe return.
The MEA once again urged citizens to be cautious of too-good-to-be-true job offers and to always verify the credibility of overseas employers, recruitment agents, and companies before making travel or employment decisions.The issue was also addressed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar during the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. Both leaders acknowledged the need for stronger cooperation to tackle insurgent activities, human trafficking, and transnational crimes along the shared border.
