"Khobby's experience of being lured to a scam job in Laos highlights the severe risks faced by workers seeking better opportunities in Southeast Asia."
"Upon arrival in Laos, Khobby's passport was confiscated, trapping him in a situation where threats loomed, showcasing the dark realities of cyber-scam operations."
Southeast Asia's burgeoning cyber-scam industry has attracted numerous victims, including Khobby, who was promised a legitimate job in Laos. Upon arrival, he discovered his passport had been confiscated and was forced into labor for a scam operation in a remote area. The scam centers, often disguised as tech or sales jobs, exploit workers, especially from Africa, leading them to a life of abuse and confinement. Khobby's experience shines light on the startling scale of such operations in the lawless regions of Southeast Asia.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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