Russian Citizen Released After Abduction in Myanmar Call Center Scam

A young Russian citizen who was abducted in Myanmar as part of a widespread call center scam has been released through coordinated efforts by Russian Interior Ministry, Foreign Ministry, and Myanmar military. The woman was offered a high-paying translator job in Thailand but was illegally taken to Myanmar and held for several weeks, with documents confiscated and threats forced upon her. A similar rescue occurred in early March. Officials propose creating a commissioner for compatriots' rights abroad and BRICS working groups to combat human trafficking.