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10 Filipinos paid to be released from scam hub in Cambodia - BI
Ten Filipinos were repatriated after being rescued from scam hubs in Cambodia where they were subjected to harsh working conditions and forced to engage in romance and investment fraud.
The victims, who were recruited online by their traffickers, initially left the Philippines disguised as tourists or overseas workers.
Upon arrival in Cambodia, their passports were confiscated by their employers.
The victims also reported facing penalties ranging from US$6,000 to US$8,000 for refusing to participate in the illegal online scams.
They described experiencing brutal working conditions, including torture for failing to meet daily quotas, confinement, and being forced to stand for up to 15 hours without rest.
The Bureau of Immigration reported that the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia facilitated the repatriation of the victims after they called for help.
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