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Belarus Steps Up Search for Citizen Missing in Myanmar as Envoy Urges Caution Over Online Rumors

Officials report no verified information on her whereabouts, with consular and security channels pursuing leads in Myanmar and Thailand.

Overview

  • The Belarusian Foreign Ministry says it is confirmed the woman flew from Bangkok to Yangon on September 20.
  • Her mother reported losing contact on October 4, marking the start of the search window cited by officials.
  • The Embassy of Belarus in Vietnam is coordinating the search with security agencies from both countries and the honorary consuls in Yangon and Bangkok.
  • Ambassador Vladimir Borovikov said the case has been under special consular control since October 9 and cautioned that online claims of captivity, organ harvesting or cremation are unverified.
  • Authorities note the presence of scam call-centres in Myanmar and recent regional rescues, though they report no confirmed link to this disappearance.