DFA Statement on Illegal Scam Hubs in Myanmar

25 October 2025 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Yangon, continues to closely monitor the situation in Myawaddy, Myanmar, following confirmed reports of operations conducted by law enforcement authorities in scam hub compounds on 20 October 2025.

As of 24 October 2025, the Embassy has received 222 active requests for repatriation assistance from Filipinos in scam hub areas, of which 66 were reported to have crossed to Thailand, and 9 managed to travel to Yangon and are now under the Embassy's custody.

The Embassy is working with Myanmar authorities to finalize the deportation procedures for those currently in holding camps and to facilitate the rescue of those who remain in scam hub compounds.

Filipinos in scam hubs and their families who wish to request assistance for repatriation may contact the Philippine Embassy in Yangon through the following hotlines:

📞 +959985210993
📞 +959985210998
📞 +959409883434 (Viber)
📞 +959985210996
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The Department of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and other relevant agencies, remains committed to the safe repatriation of affected Filipinos through established Government-to-Government (G2G) channels and continues to work with both Myanmar and Thai authorities to expedite the process. END