The Promise and the Trap
Many Indians are trapped in Cambodia under false promises of data entry jobs. Instead, they are forced to commit cybercrimes. More than 5000 Indians are held forcefully in Cambodia and pressured into committing cyber frauds attacking individuals against users in India. The government has estimated losses of around Rs 500 crores over six months.
The story begins with false promises. Young Indians, seeking better prospects, encounter enticing job offers online. These offers promise financial stability, overseas employment, and a chance to escape poverty. However, the reality awaiting them is far from their dreams.
The Fight Against Cyber Slavery
After a meeting earlier this month with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity), the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), and security experts, discussions focused on developing a rescue strategy for these individuals.
Central authorities’ investigations have found an organized scam in which agents attract victims, primarily from southern India, into Cambodia under the premise of data entry work, only to later exploit them for cyber fraud operations.
The Human Toll
These victims are not faceless statistics. They are real people—tech-savvy youths
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