Thailand has rescued 61 foreign nationals, including a Malaysian man, from suspected human trafficking and online scam operations in Myanmar. The victims were handed over to Thai authorities at the Mae Sot border checkpoint. Thailand has also taken steps to combat these criminal networks by cutting electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five Myanmar border towns.
Thailand cut electricity, internet, and fuel supplies to five Myanmar border towns near its northern frontier from February 5, 2025 as part of efforts to combat criminal networks like human trafficking and scams. — AFP picKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 — A Malaysian man was among 61 individuals rescued from suspected human trafficking and online scam operations in Myanmar and sent back to Thailand on Thursday.
“The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok has confirmed with Thai authorities the identity of the Malaysian citizen. The rescued individuals are undergoing a screening process under the NRM to confirm their status as trafficking victims and assess any potential involvement in criminal activities before their repatriation.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai met the victims at the Tak Immigration Office in Mae Sot on Thursday.
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