21 Nepalis rescued from illegal online scam centres in Cambodia
Summary
Twenty-one Nepalis trapped in illegal online scam centres in Cambodia have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal through efforts by the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, with ongoing support to assist others in similar situations.
Key Points
- Twenty-one Nepali nationals were rescued from illegal online scam centres and casinos in Cambodia.
- The Nepali Embassy in Bangkok led the rescue and repatriation efforts with support from the Cambodian government and NRNA Cambodia.
- Victims were forced to engage in online fraud and overstayed without valid visas in Cambodia.
- The embassy cautioned Nepalis to obtain proper labour approval and avoid tourist visas for employment in certain countries to prevent falling victim to scams.
