The Indian Embassy in Cambodia successfully rescued 60 Indian citizens who had been deceived by false job offers in the country. These individuals had reportedly contacted the embassy seeking assistance on May 20.
According to officials, the victims were transported from Sihanoukville, a well-known coastal city, to Phnom Penh, the capital, on Monday.
60 🇮🇳 nationals have been rescued by the Embassy in cooperation with Sihanoukville(SHV)authority. These nationals, victims of fraudulent employment, were sent from SHV to PhnomPenh today. Embassy is assisting with travel documents & other arrangements for their early return home. https://t.co/S7Q3jmFlAw pic.twitter.com/2mDOeNJqxD
— India in Cambodia (@indembcam) May 22, 2024
The Indian Embassy in Cambodia has published guidelines urging Indian job seekers to be wary of “false promises of high-paying jobs” in the country, warning that they may become victims of human trafficking. The advisory states, “It has come to our notice that Indian citizens, enticed by false promises of lucrative job opportunities in Cambodia, are getting ensnared by human traffickers. These individuals are being forced into carrying out online financial scams and other illegal activities.”
The advisory further cautions, “Indian nationals planning to work in Cambodia should only go through authorized agents. It is also recommended that they thoroughly verify the background of the potential employer in Cambodia.”
Additionally, a joint advisory has been released by the embassies in Cambodia and Laos for those seeking employment in Southeast Asian countries.
The advisories also stress that tourist visas should be used strictly for tourism purposes.
Advisory for Indian Nationals travelling to Laos & Cambodia. pic.twitter.com/eSm0mgh48C
— Diaspora Engagement Division (@DiasporaDiv_MEA) May 17, 2024
The advisory issued on May 17 cautioned individuals about the substantial dangers linked to deceptive job offers and advised job seekers to obtain employment solely through agents sanctioned by the Ministry of External Affairs. The advisory also provided a helpline number and an emergency email for assistance.
