India, Oct. 29 -- Nearly 500 Indian nationals have reportedly crossed into Thailand following a crackdown on several scam centres operating in Myanmar. India is now coordinating with Thai authorities to facilitate their return home once the required legal formalities are completed, officials familiar with the matter said.

New Delhi is considering dispatching a special aircraft to Thailand to bring back the stranded Indians, most of whom were victims of online scam operations run from Myanmar's KK Park complex, according to news agency PTI.

Around 500 Indian nationals are among over 1,500 people from 28 countries who fled Myanmar seeking refuge in the border town of Mae Sot after security forces launched raids on cyber scam hubs, reporte...