Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar, has successfully facilitated the rescue and repatriation of 25 Sri Lankan nationals who had been trafficked in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar.

The individuals were safely repatriated to Sri Lanka on 16 December 2025, following coordinated diplomatic and operational efforts, the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Bangkok said in a statemnet.

The operation was carried out through close collaboration between the Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka in Thailand, with the active support of relevant authorities in Thailand.

As part of these efforts, the Amba...