Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Updates on Citizens Rescued from Southeast Asian Online Scam Centers

Summary

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports the ongoing rescue and arrest of Nepali citizens involved in illegal online scams across Southeast Asia, with 537 rescued so far.

Key Points
  • Five Nepali citizens were arrested in Cambodia on charges of fraud, human trafficking, and documentation issues.
  • Previously, 18 Nepalis were arrested in Myanmar for similar illegal activities.
  • A total of 537 Nepali citizens have been rescued from illegal online scam centers in Southeast Asia.
  • Nepali missions have intensified coordination efforts to rescue citizens and urge legal travel procedures.
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