Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:52pm on 01 Apr 2024,Monday India Global
India's Ministry of External Affairs announces the successful rescue and repatriation of 250 Indian nationals ensnared in a cyber fraud scam in Cambodia. Reports indicate over 5,000 Indians were held captive and coerced into perpetrating cyber frauds, defrauding individuals in India of approximately US$60 million. The Indian Embassy in Cambodia, with support from Cambodian authorities, facilitated the safe return of affected citizens. The government emphasizes its commitment to combatting fraudulent schemes and warns Indian citizens to exercise caution. The Ministry of Home Affairs collaborates with various agencies to devise strategies against such scams.
