Destitute survivors of south-east Asia’s cyberscam farms an ‘international crisis’
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Amnesty International reports an "international crisis" due to the growing number of destitute survivors of cyberscam farms in Southeast Asia, primarily in Cambodia and Myanmar. Hundreds of thousands of people from over 50 countries are trafficked to these compounds, lured by false job promises, and forced to conduct online scams. Those who refuse face severe consequences, including torture and death. Upon escape or rescue, survivors are often left without support, facing homelessness, detention, and a lack of resources. Aid workers are calling for increased international government support and humanitarian aid to address the physical and mental health needs of these traumatized individuals, as current NGO support is insufficient. While some crackdowns have occurred, the scale of the problem requires a coordinated international response.
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