Repatriation
73 South Koreans detained in Cambodia return home to face scam probes
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A group of 73 South Koreans detained in Cambodia over alleged online scam operations returned home on January 23 to face investigations. They are accused of swindling 48.6 billion won from 869 South Korean victims, marking the nation's largest repatriation of criminal suspects from a single country.
Seventy-three South Korean nationals detained in Cambodia over alleged scam crimes will be forcibly returned home for investigation. Cheong Wa Dae announced on Thursday that a chartered flight carrying them will depart from Incheon International Airport. They are accused of swindling 486.7 billion won from 869 South Korean victims.
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The Kenyan government has announced the repatriation of 18 citizens rescued from Russian military camps during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi stated that the individuals made distress calls, leading to their rescue and return, with reintegration programs planned. Efforts continue to assist other Kenyans still stranded there.
Several Swedish municipalities are declining the government's invitation for dialogue on voluntary repatriation. The Left Party proposes redirecting 1.4 billion kronor from the repatriation grant to rural municipalities. Migration Minister Johan Forssell criticizes the decisions and stresses the importance of providing information to residents.
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Following a military raid on a major scam center in Myanmar, 222 Filipinos trapped in cybercrime operations have requested help from the Philippine government to return home. The Department of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with local authorities to facilitate their safe repatriation. As of October 24, many have fled to Thailand or reached the Philippine embassy in Yangon.