India ready to bring back K K Park, Myanmar workers from Thailand after a big crackdown in most notorious scam centre

Indian Air Force to Evacuate 465 Indians from Cyber-Scam Compounds in Myanmar’s KK Park

In a major humanitarian and strategic operation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to evacuate 465 Indian nationals who were trapped in cyber-scam compounds at KK Park, Myawaddy, Myanmar. The operation follows nine consecutive days of heavy aerial bombing in the region, forcing nearly 1,600 foreign workers to flee across the border into Mae Sot, Thailand.
According to Thai authorities, the evacuation flights will be conducted on November 6 and November 10 from Mae Sot International Airport, using large military transport aircraft. Screening and verification of all evacuees have already been completed in coordination with Thai immigration officials, the Indian Embassy in Yangon, and Myanmar authorities.

🛫 Evacuation Operation Details

Aircraft Deployment: The Indian Air Force is likely deploying C-17 Globemaster or similar heavy-lift aircraft for the operation.
Flight Schedule:
First batch: November 6, 2025
Second batch: November 10, 2025
Coordination: The mission is being jointly coordinated by the Indian Embassy in Yangon, Thai officials, and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Transport Logistics: Evacuees are being escorted from border checkpoints to Mae Sot Airport under tight security.
Significance: This is one of the largest Indian evacuation operations of scam victims abroad, underlining India’s commitment to protecting its citizens in crisis zones.

🌏 Global Context: The KK Park Exodus

As per official data, 1,597 individuals from 28 countries have crossed into Thailand’s Tak province — including 1,332 men and 265 women. Indians make up the largest group (465), followed by Filipinos (220), Chinese (185), Vietnamese (151), and Ethiopians (130).
The exodus began after the Myanmar military and the Karen Border Guard Force (BGF) launched massive bombing operations on November 2, targeting KK Park — a notorious hub for cyber-scam operations.
Explosions have occurred up to four times daily, destroying multiple buildings and forcing foreign workers to flee for safety. Shrapnel from the blasts has even landed in nearby Thai villages such as Mae Ku Tha Sung, posing risks to local civilians.

💻 Inside the KK Park Scam Compounds

KK Park has long been under scrutiny for operating as a major cybercrime hub, involving forced labor and human trafficking. Thousands of workers from India and other nations were lured under false job offers, only to be forced into running online scams targeting global victims.
Authorities discovered that the compound was equipped with hundreds of Starlink satellite internet terminals, many believed to have been smuggled from foreign countries to ensure uninterrupted high-speed connectivity.

In the aftermath of the bombings, bulldozers were used to destroy over 10,000 pieces of electronic equipment recovered from the scam sites, including computers, servers, and mobile devices.

⚖️ Wider Crackdown on Transnational Cybercrime

The issue of organized cybercrime linked with human trafficking has gained significant international attention. Recently, on October 14, the United States and the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on key figures behind a major Cambodian cyberscam network, whose alleged leader has been indicted in a U.S. federal court.
Cambodia, Myanmar, and parts of Laos and Thailand have emerged as major hubs for such fraudulent operations, often backed by organized criminal syndicates.

🇮🇳 India’s Response and Global Cooperation

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed through its official handle (@MEAIndia) that it is working closely with Thai authorities and local agencies to ensure the safe return of all Indian nationals.
This is the second evacuation mission launched by India to rescue citizens from KK Park, highlighting the recurring dangers of human trafficking and illegal online job scams in the region.
The IAF-led evacuation mission represents not just a logistical feat but a strong humanitarian gesture reflecting India’s resolve to safeguard its citizens from transnational criminal networks.
As cyber-scam compounds continue to operate under the guise of legitimate businesses across Southeast Asia, the international community faces a growing challenge — to dismantle these criminal syndicates that exploit vulnerable individuals and threaten global cybersecurity.
India’s ongoing operation from Mae Sot serves as both a rescue and a reminder — that global cooperation is the only way to end the cycle of cybercrime and human trafficking.
Source: Khaosod English – Thailand Local News, November 2, 2025
Official MEA Update: @MEAIndia