Fri Apr 18 11:51:13 UTC 2025: ## Four Indians Rescued From Myanmar Job Scam
**Yangon, Myanmar –** Four Indian nationals who fell victim to a job scam in Myanmar have been successfully repatriated to India, the Indian embassy in Yangon announced Friday. The embassy secured their release from Myawaddy, a region known for its cyber-scam networks, with assistance from local authorities who transported the victims from Hpa-An to Yangon before handing them over to the Indian mission.
The embassy issued a strong warning to potential victims, urging Indians to be wary of unverified job offers, particularly those circulated on social media. It emphasized the importance of verifying the credentials of foreign employers through the relevant Indian embassy before accepting any overseas employment. The embassy’s statement highlights a concerning rise in incidents of Indians being targeted by international crime syndicates operating in the Myawaddy region along the Myanmar-Thailand border. The repatriation follows the embassy’s facilitation of exit permits from Myanmar authorities.
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