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Indian warns citizens of job scam and human trafficking risks in Cambodia
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PHNOM PENH — The Indian Embassy in Cambodia has warned Indian nationals seeking employment in the country to be vigilant against fraudulent job offers that could lead to human trafficking and involvement in illegal online scam operations.
Key facts
- PHNOM PENH — The Indian Embassy in Cambodia has warned Indian nationals seeking employment in the country to be vigilant against fraudulent job offers that could lead to human trafficking and involvement in illegal online scam operations.
- In an advisory issued by the embassy in Phnom Penh, officials said Indian citizens are being lured to Cambodia with false promises of lucrative employment opportunities before falling into the hands of human traffickers.
- According to the advisory, victims are allegedly coerced into participating in online financial scams and other unlawful activities after arriving in Cambodia.
- The embassy urged Indian nationals intending to work in Cambodia to use only authorised recruitment agents and to thoroughly verify the background of prospective employers before accepting job offers.
Summary
In an advisory issued by the embassy in Phnom Penh, officials said Indian citizens are being lured to Cambodia with false promises of lucrative employment opportunities before falling into the hands of human traffickers.
According to the advisory, victims are allegedly coerced into participating in online financial scams and other unlawful activities after arriving in Cambodia.