Thousands of Indians Trapped in Cambodia in Online Scam Ordeal
The Indian government collaborates with Cambodia to rescue victims and crack down on cyber fraud operations.
- At least 5,000 Indians are reportedly held against their will in Cambodia, forced to conduct online scams targeting people in India.
- The Indian government and the Cambodian authorities are collaborating to rescue and repatriate the victims, with around 250 Indians rescued so far.
- Victims were lured with job offers, then coerced into illegal cyber activities, including creating fake profiles for scams.
- The scam operations have generated approximately Rs 500 crore over the past six months.
- Indian police have arrested several individuals involved in recruiting for these scams, and are working with Interpol to apprehend key operatives.