The Indian Embassy in Thailand continues to actively warn Indian nationals about the risks associated with unverified job offers, particularly those involving travel to Myanmar
Eight Indian nationals working at a scam centre in Hpa Lu, Myawaddy, were successfully rescued and handed over to Myanmar police and immigration authorities. The Indian Embassy in Myanmar expressed deep gratitude to the Myanmar authorities and local supporters for their pivotal role in the rescue operation.
In a statement, the embassy highlighted that these individuals had fallen victim to an international crime syndicate operating along the Myanmar-Thailand border. The embassy strongly reiterated its advisory against fake job rackets that target Indian youth through social media and other unverified sources.
“Eight Indian nationals, victims of a scam centre in Hpa Lu, Myawaddy, were rescued and handed over safely to Myanmar police/immigration yesterday. Support of Myanmar authorities and local assistance was crucial. We thank them and strongly reiterate our advisory on fake job rackets,” the Indian Embassy stated in a post on X.
The advisory underscored the rising incidents of Indian nationals being deceived by such criminal activities in the Hpa Lu area, south of Myawaddy town. Many are recruited from India and other countries like Malaysia and the UAE and trafficked via Thailand into Myanmar under false pretenses.
“In light of the increasing threats posed by international crime syndicates in the region, we strongly advise Indian nationals to exercise caution and verify the credentials of foreign employers through the Indian Embassy before accepting any job offers abroad,” the advisory urged.
The embassy is collaborating closely with local authorities to address these issues and protect Indian citizens abroad
The embassy also provided contact details for Indian nationals to seek assistance and verify job offers, stressing the importance of consulting with the embassy to avoid scams.
The ongoing conflict and instability in Myanmar have fostered an environment conducive to various criminal activities, including cyber fraud, phishing, and illegal gambling. Myawaddy, with its sporadic rebel control and clashes with the military junta, has become a hotspot for such illicit operations.
Indian Ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, discussed the challenges posed by the lawlessness in Myanmar’s border regions, where armed groups operate freely, enabling criminal enterprises. He highlighted the plight of individuals from various countries deceived by false promises of lucrative jobs, only to be exploited and trafficked.
“The situation in Myanmar’s troubled regions remains volatile, and the lack of central authority has exacerbated security challenges,” Ambassador Singh remarked in an earlier interview with ANI. He pointed to the involvement of criminal syndicates, including Chinese mafia networks, in exploiting vulnerable individuals across Myanmar’s lawless territories.
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