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India brings home 2,400 nationals from Myanmar cyber scam compounds

Freemalaysiatoday • June 1, 2026

India’s foreign ministry secretary Vikram Misri said authorities are working closely with the Myanmar government to secure their safe return.

“We are in touch with the Myanmar government to repatriate the remaining people as well,” he said during a media briefing in New Delhi.

Indian nationals are usually trafficked to work in these places via a third country and that underlines the need for “greater regional cooperation” to tackle the problem, Misri said.

Crime syndicates often lure Indian citizens with fake job offers to work in fraudulent operations.

Thousands of Indians, including software engineers, have been rescued from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, the external affairs ministry told Parliament in December.

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India and Myanmar Collaborate to Combat Cyber Scam Networks India and Myanmar have engaged in discussions regarding the increasing threat of cyber scam networks operating in Myanmar, particularly affecting Indian nationals. Over the past 18 months, 2,411 Indian citizens have been repatriated from these scam compounds, with approximately 150 still believed to be trapped. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted the need for enhanced regional cooperation, as many victims are trafficked through third countries. The issue was addressed during a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing. The MEA emphasized the importance of bilateral and regional efforts to tackle this security concern. Reports indicate that these scam operations are often controlled by Chinese criminal syndicates and supported by local armed groups. The situation underscores the urgency for collaborative international responses to combat such cyber threats. 5 sources 61

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