Myanmar releases 78 trafficked Filipinos rescued from scam hubs

MANILA, Philippines – Myanmar has released 78 trafficked Filipinos who were detained for alleged illegal entry and residency, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement on Saturday, the DFA confirmed that Myanmar authorities approved the release of 27 women and 51 men who were rescued from scam hubs in Myawaddy.  “The Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes the release of seventy-eight (78) Filipinos who were detained for immigration-related offenses in Myanmar,” the DFA said. READ: 78 Filipinos in Myanmar prison; 18 still awaiting rescue in scam hubs Following their release, the Philippine Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar began arranging […]... Keep on reading: Myanmar releases 78 trafficked Filipinos rescued from scam hubs

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