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Looks like the Macau scam problem is not limited to Asia alone. In a recent operation, Peruvian police managed to uncover one of these cases. However, the real shocker is the disturbing matter that lies behind it.
According to the local authority, they managed to rescue 43 Malaysians from the human trafficking syndicate. It is believed they were trapped after falling victim to a human trafficking syndicate operating a telecommunication fraud. These Malaysians are involved in the so-called “Macau scam” that reportedly originates from crime syndicates in Taiwan and China.
How does it work? The scammers will impersonate banks or public officials to trick a person into disclosing their personal banking details or transferring money into a third-party account. The Foreign Ministry says the 43 Malaysians were found after the Peruvian police raided a house in La Molina in the capital Lima on Oct 7.
As of now, the Malaysian embassy in Peru has visited and found them in good condition. Reportedly, a huge number of Malaysians have been lured by lucrative job offers in Southeast Asian nations such as Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, only to end up being made to defraud online users with Internet romances and cryptocurrency schemes.
The Malaysian embassy says, “All victims have also undergone an investigation process and will be repatriated to Malaysia”. We have yet to confirm how the Malaysians were ensnared by the syndicate or how they ended up in Peru. Hence, we would advise everyone to always stay vigilant for dodgy job opportunities.
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