According to reports from Global Times citing Reuters, Thai Prime Minister Phaethongthan Chinnawat announced on Feb. 19 that approximately 7,000 individuals rescued from illegal call centers in Myanmar are awaiting transfer to Thailand. She stated that the Thai government is taking swift action to address this issue.
Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia, have recently implemented measures such as power cuts, internet shutdowns, and enhanced legislative enforcement to combat cross-border crimes like telecom fraud and online gambling.
Multiple nations have expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation within ASEAN and with countries like China, aiming to intensify joint efforts against criminal syndicates. The Bangkok Post reported on the 17th that Myanmar's military has conducted operations against telecom fraud centers in areas such as Myawaddy, intending to gradually expel around 10,000 foreign individuals involved in these activities.
Earlier reports indicated that on Feb. 17, Myanmar authorities arrested 273 foreign nationals for illegal entry in the Myawaddy telecom fraud zone. These individuals are undergoing identity verification and detention, with further investigations to follow.
From Jan. 30 to Feb. 17, Myanmar authorities detained a total of 1,303 illegal foreign entrants, most of whom were involved in telecom fraud and illegal gambling activities. Currently, senior officials and representatives from Myanmar, China, and Thailand are actively collaborating in the Myawaddy area to combat telecom fraud and gambling crimes, discussing legal protocols to expedite the repatriation of illegal foreign entrants to their home countries.
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