43 Malaysians were rescued in Peru after being deceived by a job offer in Amsterdam . They were forced to participate in a “Macau scam”, which involves impersonating authorities and extorting money from victims over the phone .
The Malaysian foreign ministry said that the victims were recruited by a syndicate that promised them high-paying jobs in the Netherlands, but instead flew them to Lima and held them captive in a house . They were given fake identities and scripts to call potential targets in China and Malaysia . The syndicate also confiscated their passports and threatened them with vi
...olence if they tried to escape .
The victims were liberated by the Peruvian police on October 9, 2023, after a tip-off from the Malaysian embassy . They were taken to a shelter and provided with consular assistance . The Malaysian authorities are working with the Peruvian government to repatriate them as soon as possible .
This is a tragic example of how human trafficking and online fraud can exploit vulnerable people who are looking for better opportunities abroad. It is important to be cautious and informed when applying for jobs overseas, and to report any suspicious offers or activities to the relevant authorities.
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