Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation Rescues Three Malaysians from Human Trafficking Syndicate
Background
Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) has successfully rescued three Malaysians who were trapped in a human trafficking syndicate in Laos and forced to become scammers.
The Story of the Victims
The three men, all in their 20s from Melaka, were lured by advertisements on Facebook promising salaries between RM4,000 and RM9,000 a month for work in customer service in Thailand. They were taken in by the syndicate, which operated in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos.
Their Ordeal
The victims were forced to prey on fellow Malaysians via love scams and also ordered to carry out job scams, targeting people from Germany, France, the UK, and the US. They were not paid regularly, with "fines" deducted from their earnings for not meeting their targets. To make matters worse, they were forced to eat non-halal food to survive.
Rescue and Return
The MHO managed to negotiate with the syndicate and rescue the three men without paying a ransom. They flew home from Chiang Rai International Airport in Thailand with MHO representative Azirul Syafiq Sazali and arrived at Terminal 2 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6:30 pm.
MHO’s Efforts
MHO secretary-general Hishamuddin Hashim revealed that the organisation managed to bring the victims home without paying the ransom after negotiations with the syndicate. He also mentioned that nine other Malaysians are expected to return home next week.
Conclusion
The successful rescue of the three Malaysians is a testament to the MHO’s tireless efforts in combating human trafficking and protecting the rights of Malaysians. The organisation’s work highlights the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and the need for collective action to prevent such incidents.
FAQs
- What was the modus operandi of the human trafficking syndicate?
- The syndicate lured victims with fake job offers on Facebook and forced them to become scammers.
- Where was the syndicate operating?
- The syndicate was operating in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos.
- How did the MHO manage to rescue the victims?
- The MHO negotiated with the syndicate and rescued the victims without paying a ransom.
- How many other Malaysians are expected to return home next week?
- Nine other Malaysians are expected to return home next week.