A total of 278 more foreign nationals involved in telecom fraud and other criminal activities have been detained, according to sources.

The government is effectively cracking down on online gambling and online fraud in border areas, and on April 18, 278 more foreign nationals who entered the Kyaukkhat area of ​​Myawady, Kayin State through illegal routes were identified and detained.

During the investigation, Kayin State Social Affairs Minister U Saw Htun Aung and officials met with staff from relevant departments to ensure that the statistics and information on the detention of foreign nationals are accurate and complete, and to ensure that there are no delays in processes such as health, living, food, security, and deportation, and to coordinate the necessary measures.

From January 30 to April 18, a total of 9,018 foreign nationals who entered Myanmar illegally were investigated, identified, and detained, and 7,288 of them were systematically deported to relevant countries through Thailand in accordance with legal procedures. 1,729 foreign nationals are ready to be transferred to relevant countries and are being well-maintained.

The government is working with international organizations and the public to combat and investigate various online crimes, including online fraud and online gambling, which threaten the state and people, and officials at all levels in the regions and states are also working to identify and take action to prevent online crimes, including online fraud and online gambling.