China repatriates from Thailand 1k online scam workers rescued from Myanmar
An airlift operation is repatriating over 1,000 Chinese nationals from Myanmar, rescued from online scams. Up to 10,000 may be repatriated, with efforts against global fraud networks intensifying.
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An airlift operation has commenced to repatriate over 1,000 Chinese nationals who were rescued from online scam centers in Myanmar. The workers were transported from Myanmar to Thailand, where they boarded chartered flights back to China. This coordinated effort involves Thailand, China, and Myanmar, aimed at dismantling scam operations that have defrauded victims globally through various schemes. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of individuals from Southeast Asia and beyond have been lured into these centers under false pretenses, often finding themselves in conditions akin to virtual slavery. Thai officials indicated that up to 10,000 individuals may eventually be repatriated from Myanmar. The repatriation process includes biometric scans and is being managed primarily by Chinese authorities upon their return. In addition to the Chinese nationals, a separate repatriation for individuals from other countries is set to begin soon. This initiative follows a commitment from Thailand's Prime Minister to intensify efforts against these scam networks.
- Over 1,000 Chinese nationals are being repatriated from Thailand after being rescued from online scam centers in Myanmar.
- The operation is a collaboration between Thailand, China, and Myanmar to combat global fraud schemes.
- Many victims were recruited under false pretenses and faced conditions of virtual slavery.
- Up to 10,000 individuals may be repatriated from Myanmar as part of this initiative.
- A separate repatriation for non-Chinese nationals is scheduled to start shortly.
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