Serious: Friend trapped in cyber scam compound in Cambodia (Poipet) – need urgent advice

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        April 26, 2026 at 8:58 pm
        I 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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