The government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has cautioned Kenyans against travelling to Myanmar for purported job opportunities, warning that they risk being lured by criminals.
The warning follows the release of 74 Kenyans who had been detained in scam compounds in Myanmar after being lured by fraudsters who claimed to offer them well-paying jobs.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 261 people including 24 Kenyans were released from the scam compounds on February 12 this year after successful negotiations by the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA).
The release of the 261 individuals followed months of delicate negotiations spearheaded by the Kenya Embassy in Thailand in conjunction with various partners in Thailand and Myanmar.
