India repatriated 270 nationals from Thailand after they fled a cyber scam hub in Myanmar’s Myawaddy following a crackdown. The Indian Air Force operated two flights from Mae Sot, while more repatriations are expected as authorities probe the scam network

New Delhi: India on Thursday repatriated 270 of its nationals from Thailand in two military transport aircraft, days after they fled to the Thai border town of Mae Sot from a notorious scam centre in Myanmar following a crackdown on it.

Around 500 Indian nationals were among 1,500 people from 28 countries who crossed over to Thailand late last month following the raid on the cybercrime hub of KK Park in the Myanmarese city of Myawaddy.

The Indian embassy in Bangkok said the Thai government has facilitated the repatriation of 270 India

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