27 Filipinos rescued, 3 Chinese & 1 Malaysian arrested by Anti-Trafficking Department

27 Filipino nationals have been rescued by the Anti-Trafficking Department as they were being transported from the Thai border at Oddar Meanchey Province to work in Koh Kong Province.

Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Department Forces in collaboration with the Anti-Gambling Department stated that the 27 victims of Human Trafficking has been subjected to passport confiscation and forced labor fraud at O’Smach Resort, Oddar Meanchey Province.

On September 28, 2023, specialized forces found 3 Chinese and 1 Malaysian suspects as the masterminds of the operation, which was reportedly connected with cryptocurrency scam.The Department of Anti-Human Trafficking and Protection of Minors has coordinated with social officials to receive the 27 victims to provide social services, legal services and other necessary procedures. The suspects are being prosecuted by the Anti-Gambling Department.

https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501369204/27-filipinos-rescued-3-chinese-1-malaysian-arrested-by-anti-trafficking-department/