JAKARTA - The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) announced the repatriation of 15 of its citizens who were victims of a work fraud syndicate in Myanmar through Thailand.
Reported by ANTARA, Monday, February 24, Wisma Putra said the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok had succeeded in facilitating the repatriation of 15 of their citizens from Myanmar.
All victims arrived at the Immigration, Customs and Excise Complex, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Bukit Kayu Hitam and were handed over to the Malaysian Royal Police (PDRM) to assist the investigation process.
After Myanmar authorities handed over to Thai authorities on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok provided comprehensive consular assistance.
The assistance includes consular visits, contacting the closest family, and issuing temporary travel documents.
According to Wisma Putra, the embassy also regulates transportation, provides basic needs including food and face masks, accompanies the victims for a 25-hour journey from Tak Province, Thailand, to Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, Malaysia.
A total of 261 foreign nationals, including 15 of them Malaysian citizens, were victims of a work fraud syndicate in Myanmar.
They were placed in the military camp Fort Vachiraprakan and underwent a National Reference Mechanism (NRM) or "institutional mechanisms that help countries identify victims of human trafficking and ensure their protection" (OSCE, 2022) in Thailand before being repatriated to their respective countries.
Authorities rescued them from the border town of Myanmar, which is known for its human trafficking activities.
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