In a continuing effort to rescue Indian nationals trapped in cyber scam operations across Southeast Asia, the Government of India successfully repatriated four citizens from the Myawaddy region through Yangon, Myanmar. The Embassy of India in Yangon confirmed that it coordinated with local authorities to obtain exit permits for the individuals.

The four Indian nationals had been victims of cyber-scam networks operating near the Myanmar-Thailand border. After being freed by Myanmar authorities, they were transported from Hpa-An to Yangon before returning home.

“We facilitated the exit permits for these Indian nationals from the Myawaddy compounds and ensured their repatriation through Yangon yesterday,” said the Indian Embassy in Yangon. “We continue to strongly advise against accepting suspicious job offers or attempting cross-border movement without proper immigration clearance, which can lead to future entry restrictions.”

This marks another step in India’s broader initiative to repatriate citizens deceived by fraudulent employment schemes. Just last week, 32 Indian nationals were repatriated from Mae Sot on the Myanmar-Thailand border—also victims of scam networks in the same region.

In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated its ongoing efforts to rescue Indians lured to Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries by fake job offers. These individuals are often forced into cybercrime operations by organized networks.

In March, coordinated efforts by the Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand led to the repatriation of 283 Indian nationals via an Indian Air Force aircraft from Mae Sot.

The MEA continues to urge caution: “Indian nationals are strongly advised to verify the credentials of foreign employers through Indian Missions abroad and carefully check the background of recruiting agents and companies before accepting job offers.”

Earlier this month, during a meeting on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of Myanmar’s State Administration Council, for the support provided in repatriating Indian nationals trapped in cyber-scam centers.

Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to working together to counter cross-border crimes, including human trafficking, insurgency, and cybercrime along the India-Myanmar border.