India has successfully repatriated nearly 300 of its nationals who were lured to various Southeast Asian countries, including Myanmar, with fake job offers. These individuals were forced to engage in cybercrime and other fraudulent activities within scam compounds. The operation was part of a broader international effort to dismantle criminal networks operating in the region.

The Thailand-Myanmar border has seen significant activity this year, with thousands of people being freed from cyber scam centers. This collaborative effort between countries aims to crack down on these illegal operations. Recently, China and Indonesia also repatriated some of their citizens who were similarly affected.

The Indian government’s foreign ministry announced that Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand worked closely with local authorities to secure the repatriation of 283 Indian nationals. This was achieved through an Indian Air Force aircraft from Mae Sot in Thailand. Thailand has been actively involved in the crackdown, arresting over 100 individuals linked to these scam centers just last week.

Criminal gangs have been responsible for trafficking hundreds of thousands of people to these centers, which generate substantial revenue from illegal online schemes. The United Nations has highlighted the scale of these operations, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to combat them.

In response to these scams, India has issued warnings to its citizens, advising them to thoroughly verify the credentials of foreign employers and check the backgrounds of recruiting agents and companies before accepting job offers abroad. This proactive approach aims to protect Indian nationals from falling prey to such fraudulent activities.