As part of ongoing outreach efforts following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, India, under Operation Brahma, extended its support to the Indian diaspora in Myanmar's Yangon region, delivering essentials.
Three more Indian nationals have been successfully rescued from a scam centre in Myanmar's Myawaddy with help from the centre as well as local assistance.
According to a statement by the Embassy of India in Myanmar, the victims had fallen prey to an international crime syndicate operating in the Myawaddy region on the Myanmar-Thailand border.
'International Award for Promotion of Buddhism' was conferred on Venerable Sitagu Sayadaw Dr Ashin Nyanissara by DG ICCR Kumar Tuhin. Dignitaries and friends from across Myanmar, and members of the Indian community, joined the ceremony, as per the Embassy of India in Myanmar.
Fifteen Indian nationals, who were victims of fake job offers by transnational crime syndicates in Myanmar, were repatriated on Wednesday, according to the Embassy of India in Yangon, Myanmar
The Embassy of India in Yangon appreciated the assistance provided by the Myanmar authorities and other contacts. So far, around 315 Indian nationals have been rescued from Myanmar who were victims of job offers from transnational crime syndicates.
"So far, around 300 Indian nationals have been rescued. While we continue our efforts for securing the release of the remaining Indian nationals, we reiterate advisories against falling prey to job offers by transnational crime syndicates," tweeted India in Myanmar.