Authorities apprehended four foreign nationals – two Bangladeshi nationals, one Filipino national and one Ugandan national – who had illegally entered areas around Myawady, Kayin State, through neighbouring countries, including Thailand, and detained them for investigation and deportation.
Combined teams comprising personnel from relevant departments are currently collecting the necessary personal information and records of these foreign nationals so that they can be promptly repatriated to their respective countries.
From 30 January 2025 to 22 August 2026, a total of 14,764 foreign nationals who had illegally entered Myanmar were investigated, identified and detained. Of these, 13,820 individuals have been systematically repatriated to their respective countries via Thailand in accordance with legal procedures. Of the remaining 944 individuals awaiting repatriation, 724 have been charged under Section 3(1)/13(1) of the Myanmar Immigration (Emergency Provisions) Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law, while 220 remain in detention pending repatriation.
The Government is continuing to work closely with relevant countries to ensure that foreign nationals involved in online fraud, online gambling or other criminal activities are promptly investigated and identified and systematically repatriated in accordance with established legal procedures. — MNA/MKKS
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