Sixteen Nepali nationals, who were victims of human trafficking and forced into illegal activities in Cambodia, have been rescued and repatriated to Nepal.
According to the Nepali Embassy in Bangkok, these individuals were lured by traffickers under false pretenses and subsequently forced to work in illegal online scam centers and casinos. Many had been operating without valid visas or had overstayed their permits while being held in these exploitative environments.
The rescue operation was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the Nepali Embassy and the Cambodian government, with additional facilitation from the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) Cambodia.
The Embassy noted that many victims in these scam centers often have their passports confiscated by their employers or lose them during forced transfers between locations. To assist those without documentation, the Embassy has been providing free one-way travel permits to ensure their safe return home.
In light of this incident, the Embassy has issued a stern warning to citizens, urging them to pursue foreign employment only through official channels and by obtaining the mandatory labor permits from the Government of Nepal.
Authorities strongly advised against traveling to countries like Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand on tourist visas with the intent to work, warning that the “get rich quick” promises made by traffickers often lead to dangerous and illegal situations.
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