India Repatriates Hundreds of Citizens Fleeing Myanmar Scam Centers from Thailand

India is repatriating hundreds of citizens who fled Myanmars scam centers to Thailand, highlighting ongoing issues of cybercrime and cross-border scams in the region.

• The first batch of Indians fleeing scam centers in Myanmar arrived in Thailand for repatriation on Thursday, with operations coordinated by the Indian Air Force.
• The scam centers, including KK Park near the Myanmar-Thailand border, were raided by Myanmars army to combat cybercrime and confidence tricks targeting unsuspecting victims.
• Many of the repatriated individuals were found in Mae Sot, Thailand, as they sought refuge after escaping dangerous conditions in Myawaddy, Myanmar.