Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:33am on 29 Mar 2024,Friday India Global
Over 5000 Indians are trapped in Cambodia, forced into cyber fraud schemes. Exploiting their predicament, perpetrators coerce them to scam fellow Indians, even posing as law enforcement to extort money. Government data suggests losses amounting to Rs 500 crore in six months. Responding to the crisis, the Ministry of Home Affairs convened with other agencies to strategize a rescue mission. The plight of these individuals underscores the need for enhanced protections for Indian citizens abroad, amid rising concerns over their exploitation for criminal activities.
