21 Nepalis Rescued from Forced Labor in Cambodian Scam Centers

Summary

Twenty-one Nepalis trapped in Cambodian scam centers have been rescued and repatriated through the collaboration of the Nepali Embassy, Cambodian government, and NRNA Cambodia.

Key Points
  • Twenty-one Nepalis were rescued from forced labor in illegally operated scam centers and casinos in Cambodia.
  • They had been deceived with false promises of good employment and high earnings.
  • The rescue was facilitated by the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, the Cambodian government, and the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Cambodia.
  • Efforts are ongoing to find and bring back other Nepalis stranded in similar situations in Cambodia.
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