Online Scam Victims Trafficked in Southeast Asia
Thousands of people have been trafficked into Southeast Asian compounds and forced to scam others online. One victim, Xu Bochun, was kidnapped and forced to work in a scam compound in Myanmar before being rescued by his family. The online scam industry has stolen an estimated $75 billion worldwide.
Key Points
- Xu Bochun was kidnapped and forced to work in a scam compound in Myanmar
- Online scam industry estimated to have stolen $75 billion globally
- Efforts being made to regulate and clamp down on online scams
Pros
- Awareness raised about the plight of victims forced to scam online
- Efforts being made to rescue and support victims
Cons
- Thousands of people subjected to trafficking and forced labor
- Huge financial losses inflicted on victims of online scams