27 Indians Rescued From Myanmar After Being Tricked Into Working for Scam Syndicate

27 Indians Rescued From Myanmar After Being Tricked Into Forced Work

Families across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana finally breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday as 27 Indians, trafficked to Myanmar, returned home safely following a diplomatic intervention.

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the group, lured abroad with false job promises, arrived in New Delhi and are now traveling to their home states to reunite with their families.

The rescue came after Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu wrote to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, urging urgent action to secure their release. Naidu’s letter detailed how Indian citizens were recruited by agents offering jobs overseas, primarily in Thailand, only to be transported to Myanmar. On arrival, many had their passports confiscated and were forced to work in cyber scam operations, often under threats and intimidation.

Officials said the operation was complex, given the security situation in parts of Myanmar, some of which are not fully under state control. “Through careful coordination between Indian missions, local authorities, and partner agencies, we were able to ensure the safe return of these citizens,” an official said.

Several of the victims had been reported missing by their families, who had lost contact with them and feared reprisals if their relatives resisted the work.

Now back in India, focus will shift to rehabilitation and continued investigation into cross-border trafficking networks. Authorities have also reiterated warnings for job seekers to avoid unverified overseas employment offers routed through informal agents.