THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has provided cash aid to Filipinos who fell victim to an online illegal recruitment scheme allegedly run by Chinese offshore companies in Myanmar.
In a statement late Wednesday, the DMW said the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration gave P10,000 each to the 12 victims of the scheme, who were promised a monthly salary of P40,000 for six months of work.
They were offered jobs in customer service relations and technical support but were instead made to form relationships with potential bitcoin investors through dating apps and other social media platforms. “This type of operation in Myanmar and in other parts of Asia as well… are luring Filipinos to work there with promises of a six-month contract and a high salary,” she said.
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