The victims were lured to the Philippines through deceptive job advertisements posted on Facebook, promising lucrative employment opportunities in the online casino industry. Once in the country, they were subjected to various forms of exploitation and ...
SINGAPORE: In a breakthrough, the Philippine police have successfully rescued more than 2,700 victims of human trafficking in an operation that took place on June 26. Among the victims were four Singaporean nationals who had fallen prey to an elaborate scam promising employment in an online casino.
The operation, conducted by the Philippine police, targeted a widespread human trafficking network that had deceived individuals from 16 different countries and regions. The operation not only exposed the extent of the human trafficking problem but also highlighted the dangers of online scams targeting vulnerable individuals seeking employment opportunities.
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