TEN Vietnamese nationals who illegally entered Myanmar through border routes via neighbouring countries, including Thailand, and were involved in illegal online gambling, telecom fraud and other criminal activities in the Myawady–Shwe Kokko area of Kayin State, were repatriated to Vietnam via the Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge II in compliance with legal procedures, humanitarian principles and bilateral cooperation.

The repatriation was carried out through coordinated efforts by the relevant authorities, including district immigration officials and other responsible personnel.

The handover ceremony was attended by First Secretary Mr Nguyen Xuan Loc and officials from the Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, as well as representatives of the Tak Provincial Immigration Bureau. Myanmar authorities formally handed over the relevant legal documents to the Vietnamese officials.

Authorities reported that between 30 January 2025 and 30 June 2026, a total of 14,730 foreign nationals who had entered Myawady illegally were detained and screened, of whom 13,563 have been repatriated. The remaining individuals are either facing legal proceedings or awaiting transfer. — MNA/KZL