Hundreds of Nepalis still trapped in Cambodian scam compounds despite crackdown
Summary
Hundreds of Nepalis remain trapped in Cambodian scam compounds involved in cyber fraud despite government crackdowns; many were deceived by recruiters and forced to work under coercive conditions.
Key Points
- Hundreds of Nepalis are trapped in cyber fraud scam compounds in Cambodia despite crackdowns by authorities.
- Many victims were deceived by recruiters promising security guard jobs and paid large sums for travel.
- Victims report coercive conditions, forced work, confiscated passports, and restricted movement.
- Cambodian authorities have intensified raids, deported over 110,000 foreign nationals, but the problem persists with involvement of Nepali intermediaries.
