In a chilling case that exposes the dark underbelly of international job fraud, a distraught mother from Mangaluru has come forward with a horrifying account of how her son was trafficked to Myanmar and forced into cyber-slavery under the guise of a legitimate job opportunity in Thailand.
The Bait and Switch
The nightmare began when the victim, a young man seeking employment abroad, was promised a lucrative position in Thailand through an agent. Like thousands of Indian youth dreaming of better opportunities overseas, he took the bait. However, upon arrival, he discovered the cruel reality – he had been smuggled into Myanmar instead, where he was forced to work in a cyber-scam operation.
Modern-Day Slavery Conditions
The mother described harrowing conditions where her son was essentially held captive. "He was forced to work long hours in illegal online activities," she revealed. "They threatened him, monitored his every move, and he lived in constant fear. This wasn't the promised job – this was modern-day slavery."
Desperate Escape Attempt
The situation turned critical when the young man attempted to escape the brutal conditions. His captors responded with violence and increased restrictions, making his predicament even more dangerous. It was at this point that his family back in Mangaluru learned the terrifying truth about his actual location and circumstances.
Police Action Initiated
The Mangaluru police have registered a case and launched an investigation into what appears to be an organized human trafficking network. Authorities are working to uncover the agents and intermediaries involved in luring Indian youth with false promises and smuggling them into Myanmar's notorious cyber-scam compounds.
Growing Concern for Indian Youth
This case highlights an alarming trend of Indian citizens being trafficked to Southeast Asian countries under the pretext of employment, only to be forced into illegal online activities. The Myanmar-Thailand border region has become particularly notorious for these cyber-slavery camps that prey on vulnerable job seekers.
The Mangaluru woman's courageous decision to speak out has brought attention to a crisis affecting numerous Indian families who remain unaware of their loved ones' true circumstances abroad.
