ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA — The Indonesian government has successfully repatriated 54 Indonesian nationals who fell victim to online scam operations in the border area between Myanmar and Thailand.
The repatriation was carried out on Saturday, December 13, 2025, through close coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon, and the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok.
The group arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, at approximately 5:30 a.m. local time, where they were immediately handed over to relevant authorities for registration, assistance, and further protection procedures.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the repatriation is part of Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to protect its citizens affected by Myanmar’s law enforcement operations targeting online scam and illegal online gambling centers in the Myawaddy area.
During the operation, Myanmar authorities secured a total of 349 Indonesian nationals, many of whom were allegedly recruited and exploited by transnational cybercrime syndicates.
As of December 9, 2025, 302 Indonesians remained in Myanmar and are being repatriated to Indonesia in stages.
The ministry noted that the current phase of repatriation is prioritized for individuals who have declared their ability to cover their own return travel expenses, while diplomatic efforts continue to facilitate the return of the remaining victims.
Earlier, in the first wave of repatriation, 56 Indonesian nationals, classified as problematic migrant workers, were returned from Myawaddy on December 8, 2025, via the Myanmar–Thailand Friendship Bridge No. 2. They were received by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok in Mae Sot, Thailand, before continuing their journey to Jakarta via Bangkok on December 9, 2025.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again urged all prospective Indonesian migrant workers to strictly follow official placement procedures and legal employment channels, both in Indonesia and abroad.
Compliance with these regulations is essential to prevent fraud, labor exploitation, and legal risks that may endanger individuals and their families.
The Indonesian government reaffirmed its commitment to closely monitoring the situation, strengthening cross-border coordination, and ensuring that all Indonesian victims of online scams are repatriated safely, swiftly, and in a well-coordinated manner. (AT Network)
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