Srilanka, March 18 -- Fourteen Sri Lankans who were subjected to forced labour in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar, have been rescued through a coordinated effort by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in collaboration with the Sri Lankan Embassies in Myanmar and Thailand, and with support from the Myanmar and Thai governments.

The rescued individuals are scheduled to be repatriated to Sri Lanka today (18).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to the Myanmar and Thai governments for their assistance in rescuing and ensuring the safe return of the trafficked Sri Lankans.

It also urged the public to remain vigilant against human trafficking schemes when seeking employment overseas.

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