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10 Filipinos paid to be released from scam hub in Cambodia - BI
Ten Filipinos were rescued from human trafficking in Cambodia after being lured into working for illegal scam hubs through online recruitment.
Upon arrival in Cambodia, their passports were confiscated, and they were forced to engage in romance and investment fraud schemes.
Victims faced torture, confinement, and were forced to stand for up to 15 hours for failing to meet daily quotas.
Some of the victims revealed they were forced to pay a penalty of USD 6,000-8,800 for refusing to participate in the scam operations.
The Philippine Embassy in Cambodia facilitated their safe return after receiving distress calls, and they paid to be released.
The Bureau of Immigration confirmed the repatriation of the ten individuals, who were initially made to leave the Philippines disguised as tourists or overseas workers.
The victims have been turned over to the proper authorities for assistance in filing charges against their recruiters.
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