Mae Sot: Chinese authorities are gearing up to dispatch planes to Mae Sot over the next three days, with 16 scheduled flights aimed at returning Chinese nationals involved with the notorious call center gang. Maung Chit Thu is simultaneously intensifying efforts to clear Shwe Kokko town, deploying military vehicles to transport foreigners to Myawaddy. Chinese nationals have been identified and are poised for repatriation. Maung confirmed the ongoing suppression efforts and preparations for raids on KK Park.
According to Thai News Agency, state media revealed that Chinese government agencies have partnered with China Southern Airlines to orchestrate the return of Chinese citizens who fell victim to human trafficking and online scams. These individuals were recently rescued by the Myawaddy Border Guard Force (BGF) in Myanmar. Plans are in place to transfer them from Myawaddy to Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand, and subsequently back to China.
China has committed to sending officials to verify the information and oversee the transfer process from Myanmar to Thailand, ensuring a smooth transition from the border to the airport. The operation begins today with four flights scheduled on February 21 and 22, followed by six flights per day, totaling 16 flights over the span of three days. Preliminary reports suggest each flight will carry 50 Chinese nationals, accompanied by 100 police officers for security.
Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Maung Chit Thu, leader of the Karen National Army and head of the Border Guard Force, has expedited the relocation of foreigners, predominantly Chinese, using military vehicles from Shwe Kokko, Myawaddy Township, Karen State, to Myawaddy Township. The goal is to hand them over to the Myawaddy Immigration Bureau for screening and differentiation between victims and illegal immigrants. On Tuesday, over 2,000 foreigners were rescued from local accommodations, with expectations of more rescues. Maj. Gen. Maung Chit Thu also announced ongoing inspections of all buildings in Shwe Kokko, with plans to extend operations to the KK Park area opposite Mae Sot District.