Following a recent high-profile operation in Myanmar that resulted in the release of over 7,000 people who were forced to run scams, survivors are now trapped in overcrowded, unsanitary facilities with no medical care. The operation targeted cyber scam industries that have flourished during the pandemic and have caused significant financial losses in Asia. While some have been released, there are potentially hundreds of thousands more still working in similar conditions.
The survivors, who were promised lucrative jobs but were forced to work long hours in scam centers, are being held in army camps or repurposed scam compounds with limited resources. Many are waiting for their home governments to take action and repatriate them, while others face challenges in securing funds for plane tickets.
Efforts to rescue the survivors are hampered by the lack of resources and a halt in U.S. foreign aid funding. Organizations on the front lines are struggling to provide assistance, and while there have been some evacuations, the situation remains dire for many individuals.
The crackdown on the cyber scam industry has yet to result in prosecutions or the shutting down of compounds, leading to concerns that the criminal groups will continue their operations. The survivors, many of whom are now held in detention, are desperate for help and uncertain about their futures.
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