Many victims are saved from online scams in Myanmar. Photo by Reuters.
The repatriation was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies in Myanmar and Thailand.
These individuals are the first among a group of Vietnamese citizens currently in Myawaddy, Myanmar, awaiting return to Vietnam.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actively working with the relevant countries to arrange the return of the remaining citizens as soon as possible.
The ministry has also issued a warning to Vietnamese nationals to exercise caution regarding enticing overseas job offers that promise high pay for light work without requiring qualifications, formal contracts, or legitimate labour-export organisations.
Citizens are urged to thoroughly verify the nature of the job, the location, the background of those offering the opportunity, insurance provisions, and benefits. It is advised that they consult with competent authorities about the legitimacy of the jobs and facilities abroad in order to avoid becoming victims of illegal employment or residency.
Vietnamese citizens or relatives of citizens in Myanmar in need of assistance can contact the Embassy of Vietnam in Myanmar at phone number +95 966088 8998, email: vnembmyr2012@gmail.com, or the Embassy of Vietnam in Thailand at phone number +66 8989 666 53, email: vnemb.th@mofa.gov.vn, or the Citizen Protection Hotline of the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs at tel. +84 981 84 84 84, and email: baohocongdan@gmail.com.