This scam traps 300,000 people
How do you warn people before they sign? Bangladeshi migrants fall prey to job scams in Cambodia, losing thousands of dollars and facing exploitation.
The problem
Bangladeshi migrants are lured to Cambodia with false job promises, have their passports seized, and are forced into digital scams, with many facing violence and mistreatment.
Why it isn't solved
The lack of consular presence in Cambodia and the complexity of the scam network make it difficult for migrants to seek help, and the syndicate organizers continue to find new ways to avoid law enforcement.
UN report estimating there are at least 300,000 people currently trapped in scam farms globally.
Automated source checks; reported 2026-09-22. Cover supplied by Global Voices: https://globalvoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Phnom-Penh-Street-400x300.webp
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Automated source checks; reported 2026-09-22. Cover supplied by Global Voices: https://globalvoices.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Phnom-Penh-Street-400x300.webp
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