Myanmar authorities reported detaining 86 foreigners for illegal entry during a joint operation in Myawady, Kayin State, on March 14. They were from China, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. The operation took place amid action against online gambling and scams.
At about 4 p.m., authorities inspected three locations near Maethawtalay village. The first group of 45 comprised 43 Chinese men, one Filipino man and one Thai woman. The second group of 27 comprised 26 Chinese men and one Chinese woman. The third group of 14 comprised 10 Chinese men and four people of other nationalities.
The overall total comprised 79 Chinese men and one Chinese woman, two Thai women, one Filipino man and one Filipino woman, one Malaysian man and one Vietnamese woman. Authorities said the detainees were being held in Myawady while identity information was recorded.
