Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Left Leaders Seek Help to Rescue Trafficked Youth in Cambodia
Some young people from Andhra Pradesh were tricked by agents who promised them jobs in Cambodia.
The agents took their money and then handed them over to scammers.
The scammers forced the youth to try and steal money from people online.
When the youth refused, the scammers demanded even more money and hurt them.
The youth contacted the Indian Embassy for help, but the process to get them home takes time.
Now, some leaders are asking the police to help get the youth back safely.
Leftist leaders urged Visakhapatnam CP to rescue seven AP youth trapped in Cambodia.
The youth were lured with data processing job promises by agents and forced into online fraud.
Victims paid agents ₹1.7 lakh each, then were extorted for more money by Chinese scammers.
The youth sought help from the Indian Embassy but were assaulted by the scammers.
Left leaders requested the commissioner to ensure the youth's safe return.
- Who
- Seven youth from Andhra Pradesh are trapped in Cambodia after being lured by agents. Leftist leaders are requesting help.
- What
- Left leaders asked Visakhapatnam CP to rescue seven Indian youth trapped in Cambodia after being lured with job offers and forced into online fraud.
- When
- The event occurred recently, with the left leaders addressing media on Sunday.
- Where
- The youth are trapped in Cambodia, with the request for help directed to the Visakhapatnam CP.
- Why
- The youth are trapped due to being exploited by scammers who forced them into fraudulent activities after false job promises.
- Victims
- Seven youth from AP
- Location of Trap
- Cambodia
- Agent's Promise
- Data processing jobs
- Payments to Agents
- ₹1.7 lakh per youth
- Additional Demand by Scammers
- US $3,000 then $5,000 each
- Scammers' Nationality
- Chinese