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The Indian Embassy has been proactive in issuing advisories to caution Indians seeking employment in Cambodia
In a significant rescue operation, the Indian Embassy in Cambodia successfully repatriated the first batch of 60 Indian nationals who had fallen victim to fraudulent job offers. The embassy, in collaboration with Cambodian authorities, rescued these individuals from a location called Jinbei-4 on May 20, 2024. Their return on May 23, 2024 marks a crucial step in addressing the growing issue of job scams targeting Indians abroad.
The operation, conducted with the help of local authorities in Sihanoukville, involved meticulous planning and coordination. The rescued individuals were initially transferred from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, where the Indian Embassy provided necessary travel documents and other logistical support to facilitate their journey back home.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Embassy in Cambodia expressed its commitment to helping Indian nationals in distress. "Always committed to helping Indians abroad. First batch of 60 Indian nationals rescued by the Indian Embassy in Cambodia from fraudulent employers returned home. Thank the Cambodian authorities for their support," the embassy stated.
The embassy also mentioned that the matter had been escalated to the highest levels of Cambodian authorities to ensure the immediate repatriation of the affected individuals. A temporary control room was set up in Sihanoukville for three days (May 21-23) to provide on-ground assistance to any other Indian nationals facing difficulties.
The Indian Embassy has been proactive in issuing advisories to caution Indians seeking employment in Cambodia. These advisories urge nationals to secure jobs only through authorized agents approved by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and warn against using tourist visas for employment purposes. The embassy has also advised against engaging in illegal activities, such as cybercrimes, and encouraged individuals to contact the embassy or Cambodian hotline numbers if they need help.
The Government of India remains dedicated to extending all possible help to Indian nationals trapped in scam centers by unscrupulous elements. To date, over 360 Indian nationals have been rescued or repatriated to India through the embassy's intervention. This latest batch of 60 individuals is part of ongoing efforts to combat job scams and ensure the safety of Indian citizens abroad.
The rescue operation in Cambodia is part of a broader effort by the Indian government to tackle the rise in cybercrime incidents originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. The Union government recently constituted a high-level inter-ministerial committee under the Ministry of Home Affairs to address this issue. This committee includes officials from various ministries, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and the Department of Post, among others.
Victims of these scams are often lured to Cambodia with promises of lucrative job offers, only to have their passports confiscated and be forced into online scams targeting people in India. These scams involve communication platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Ads, and other fake apps. Many of these individuals are coerced into participating in these scams under the threat of violence or further exploitation.
The Indian Embassy's efforts have been crucial in rescuing these individuals. Recently, 150 victims, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, protested at a suspected scam compound in Sihanoukville, demanding the return of their passports. While 60 of these individuals are set to be repatriated, the remaining 90 expressed a desire to stay but sought the return of their passports.
The Indian government is working closely with Cambodian authorities to ensure the safe return of the remaining victims. On May 21, 2024, the Indian embassy in Phnom Penh issued another advisory warning Indian nationals about fraudulent job advertisements that coerce victims into illegal activities.
The rise in cybercrimes originating from Southeast Asia is a significant concern for India. Between January and April 2024, nearly 7,40,957 complaints were registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, with a significant portion originating from Southeast Asia. The Indian government, through its various agencies and international collaborations, is taking concerted action to end this menace and protect its citizens from falling prey to such scams.
The successful repatriation of 60 Indian nationals from Cambodia is a testament to the Indian government's commitment to protecting its citizens abroad. Continued vigilance, awareness campaigns, and international cooperation are essential in combating the growing threat of job scams and cybercrimes. The Indian embassy in Cambodia, along with other government agencies, remains dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals working overseas.
The operation, conducted with the help of local authorities in Sihanoukville, involved meticulous planning and coordination. The rescued individuals were initially transferred from Sihanoukville to Phnom Penh, where the Indian Embassy provided necessary travel documents and other logistical support to facilitate their journey back home.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the Indian Embassy in Cambodia expressed its commitment to helping Indian nationals in distress. "Always committed to helping Indians abroad. First batch of 60 Indian nationals rescued by the Indian Embassy in Cambodia from fraudulent employers returned home. Thank the Cambodian authorities for their support," the embassy stated.
The embassy also mentioned that the matter had been escalated to the highest levels of Cambodian authorities to ensure the immediate repatriation of the affected individuals. A temporary control room was set up in Sihanoukville for three days (May 21-23) to provide on-ground assistance to any other Indian nationals facing difficulties.
The Indian Embassy has been proactive in issuing advisories to caution Indians seeking employment in Cambodia. These advisories urge nationals to secure jobs only through authorized agents approved by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and warn against using tourist visas for employment purposes. The embassy has also advised against engaging in illegal activities, such as cybercrimes, and encouraged individuals to contact the embassy or Cambodian hotline numbers if they need help.
The Government of India remains dedicated to extending all possible help to Indian nationals trapped in scam centers by unscrupulous elements. To date, over 360 Indian nationals have been rescued or repatriated to India through the embassy's intervention. This latest batch of 60 individuals is part of ongoing efforts to combat job scams and ensure the safety of Indian citizens abroad.
The rescue operation in Cambodia is part of a broader effort by the Indian government to tackle the rise in cybercrime incidents originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. The Union government recently constituted a high-level inter-ministerial committee under the Ministry of Home Affairs to address this issue. This committee includes officials from various ministries, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), and the Department of Post, among others.
Victims of these scams are often lured to Cambodia with promises of lucrative job offers, only to have their passports confiscated and be forced into online scams targeting people in India. These scams involve communication platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Ads, and other fake apps. Many of these individuals are coerced into participating in these scams under the threat of violence or further exploitation.
The Indian Embassy's efforts have been crucial in rescuing these individuals. Recently, 150 victims, mostly from Andhra Pradesh, protested at a suspected scam compound in Sihanoukville, demanding the return of their passports. While 60 of these individuals are set to be repatriated, the remaining 90 expressed a desire to stay but sought the return of their passports.
The Indian government is working closely with Cambodian authorities to ensure the safe return of the remaining victims. On May 21, 2024, the Indian embassy in Phnom Penh issued another advisory warning Indian nationals about fraudulent job advertisements that coerce victims into illegal activities.
The rise in cybercrimes originating from Southeast Asia is a significant concern for India. Between January and April 2024, nearly 7,40,957 complaints were registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, with a significant portion originating from Southeast Asia. The Indian government, through its various agencies and international collaborations, is taking concerted action to end this menace and protect its citizens from falling prey to such scams.
The successful repatriation of 60 Indian nationals from Cambodia is a testament to the Indian government's commitment to protecting its citizens abroad. Continued vigilance, awareness campaigns, and international cooperation are essential in combating the growing threat of job scams and cybercrimes. The Indian embassy in Cambodia, along with other government agencies, remains dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals working overseas.
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