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April 26, 2026 at 8:58 pmI need real help and guidance.One of my close friends from Jharkhand, India was invited by an old friend to Cambodia for a “job opportunity.” After completing the visa process and traveling, he was informed midway that the job was actually in a scam company.
Once he reached Poipet, his passport was taken, and he was forced into what is basically cyber slavery.
Here’s his situation:
– Forced to work ~13 hours daily on a computer
– Only ~12 minutes break, strict surveillance
– If late even by 2 minutes → fines ($20–$100)
– Salary promised: $700/month → Reality: around $200/month with heavy deductions
– Forced training on scamming Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis
– Over 1000+ such scam centers reportedly operating in that area
– Many workers are Indians and Nepalis
He also has health issues but hasn’t told anyone there. He lied to his family that he got a normal job because they are not financially stable.
He wants to escape, but:
– Indian Embassy is ~400 km away (Phnom Penh)
– Escape is extremely risky (Chinese mafia control, local police allegedly involved)
– His passport is seized
– They are demanding ~$3176 to “release” him .
He is scared and under constant watch.
I’m trying to figure out:
– What are the safest ways to get him out?
– Has anyone dealt with similar situations?
– Are there NGOs, contacts, or authorities that actually help in such cases?
– How can I contact Indian authorities effectively from India?
Any real advice, contacts, or guidance would help. This is serious.
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