Thailand Rescues Moroccan Call Centre Scam Victims

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In a dramatic development, six Moroccan nationals have been freed from a call centre scam gang in Myanmar, thanks to the relentless efforts of their families and the intervention of Thai authorities. The families paid a substantial ransom of 300,000 baht, approximately £7,500, to secure their release.

 

The victims had been deceived into traveling to Thailand with promises of legitimate jobs, only to be transported across the border to Myanmar. There, they were forced into a brutal call centre scam operation. Two initial escapees recounted their ordeal to The Exodus Road Foundation, initiating rescue efforts for the remaining hostages.

 

According to The Exodus Road Foundation, the victims endured severe conditions and physical abuse for non-compliance. Initially, a ransom of US$7,000 (around 257,000 baht) was paid, but it failed to secure their release. Eventually, an additional US$10,000 was paid, leading to their freedom.

 

Following their liberation, Thai Immigration Bureau officers relocated the victims to Tak province in northern Thailand. There, they were placed under the care of the Office of Social Development and Human Security while arrangements for their return to Morocco were made.

 

However, many others remain in peril. Reports suggest that at least 21 Moroccan nationals and numerous other victims from countries like Sri Lanka, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, India, and the Philippines are still trapped in similar situations in Myanmar. Efforts are ongoing to secure their release.

 

This incident underscores a growing issue of international scam operations targeting unsuspecting job seekers. It raises significant concerns about human trafficking and the urgent need for global cooperation to dismantle such criminal networks.

 

Picture courtesy: Transborder news

 

-- 2024-07-03

 

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[hotchilli]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

According to The Exodus Road Foundation, the victims endured severe conditions and physical abuse for non-compliance. Initially, a ransom of US$7,000 (around 257,000 baht) was paid, but it failed to secure their release. Eventually, an additional US$10,000 was paid, leading to their freedom.

So the ransoms were paid which eventually got their release.

The perps will now continue to do as they are doing.

Why not raid their establishment shut it down and put them in jail...