51 Nepalis rescued from Cambodia scam centres return home

Key Points

• 51 Nepali nationals trafficked to Cambodia for illegal online scams and casino fraud have been rescued and repatriated.
• The rescue and return were coordinated by the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok and Cambodian government.
• Many Nepalis in Cambodia are exploited in illegal fraud networks, often having their passports confiscated.
• The embassy warns Nepalis to seek official labour approval before working abroad to avoid exploitation.