These victims, often referred to as “cyber slaves,” endured harsh conditions such as being deprived of food and rest if they did not meet their targets. Some were even forced to pose as women on dating apps to carry out fraudulent schemes, such as cryptocurrency trading scams. - Newsx
More than 5,000 Indian nationals have been discovered to be held against their will in Cambodia, where they are being coerced into participating in online scams targeting individuals in India.
The scam primarily targeted victims through dating apps, where recruits posed as women to lure targets into cryptocurrency investment scams. Victims were persuaded to invest in fake stocks and use a fraudulent online app, resulting in significant financial losses. - Newsx