At least 23 Kenyans are among hundreds of foreigners who have been rescued from scam centres in Myanmar following an intervention by an ethnic armed group.
According to the BBC, over 250 foreigners, mostly Asians and Africans were this week transported to Thailand after months of being held captive by criminal groups in Myanmar.
The individuals, who had travelled to Myanmar in search of job opportunities, were received in Thailand on Thursday, February 13, by the country's military officers and assessed to determine whether they were victims of human trafficking.
Reports indicate that criminal gangs in Myanmar often lure foreigners with promises of well-paying jobs, tricking them into believing they will receive lighter work compared to what is offered in other countries.
