Recently, it has been revealed in many places that some people have been “sold pigs” to Cambodia, Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries to work hard, abused and even killed. Hong Kong people have also become targets. The Hong Kong government confirmed yesterday that it has received 20 Hong Kong people for help this year, of which 8 are expected to be still in Myanmar and their personal freedoms are restricted. Deputy Secretary for Security Cheuk Hau-yip called on the public to be more vigilant about the solicitation of “quick money”. Both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the Commissioner in Hong Kong said that they attach great importance to consular protection work related to Hong Kong, make every effort to safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of overseas Hong Kong compatriots and others, and actively search for the whereabouts of missing persons.
Deputy Secretary for Security Cheuk Hsiao-yip told the media yesterday about the cross-border job-hunting scam. He said that since January this year, 20 Hong Kong people have been asked for help, of which 12 are safe, including 10 who have returned to Hong Kong and 2 who have stayed there; Eight people are estimated to be still in Myanmar, and their personal freedoms are restricted. Zhuo Xiaoye stressed that he attaches great importance to the incident, and has set up a special team to follow up. The members include the Security Bureau, the Police Force and the Immigration Department, and will be in close contact with the local embassy; the Police Force’s Organised Crime and Triad Investigation Division (Record O) has taken over For investigations, overseas law enforcement agencies will be contacted to exchange investigations. He stressed that the authorities will use all current channels to do their best to provide assistance.
He appealed to Hong Kong people to call 1868 for help in an affair, and reminded the public not to believe in online advertisements. For jobs that do not require academic qualifications and work experience, but are very well paid, so-called “quick money” jobs should be more vigilant. Do you want to go to this place? Dianjie (a job) is a good condition, you don’t need background and work experience? Dianjie online lover will ask you to go to this place? Discuss with your friends.” He added that Hong Kong still maintains a yellow outbound travel alert for Myanmar, and the bureau will add a “Beware of Job Search Fraud” reminder on the warning page, and warn against traveling to northern and southern Myanmar. A few days ago, a man who was defrauded of money in Hong Kong received help from a swindler in Myanmar. There are also reports that some Hong Kong people once escaped from Myanmar, but were stranded in Thailand because they could not book a quarantine hotel in Hong Kong. As a result, they fell into the scam group again. When asked, Zhuo Xiaoye said that he did not know the relevant situation and would find out more. Another Cantonese-speaking “recruiter” was contacted by the media yesterday. The address of the staff dormitory provided by him was located in Bavet City on the Cambodia-Vietnam border, which is a concentration of fraudulent groups.
Two helpers forced to defraud in Myanmar
Former Yau Tsim Mong District Councillor Yu Debao also received help from the family members of two Hong Kong residents, both men in their twenties. They were introduced to Myanmar to work in June this year. After arriving, they were asked to participate in fraudulent activities. They are now in Myanmar, which borders the Thai border. KK Park and another location. The two can only communicate with the outside world from time to time, and they have not been treated badly, but they are emotionally unstable.
The Macau Superintendent Police said yesterday that at least five Macau residents were tricked into Laos and Cambodia. One of them had worked in a casino in Laos and was forced to participate in fraudulent activities. He appeared in other Southeast Asian countries and is now safe; There are trips. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin pointed out at a regular press conference that he attaches great importance to consular protection and spares no effort to safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of overseas Chinese citizens, including compatriots in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The Chinese embassies and consulates in relevant countries are maintaining close communication with the governments of the countries where they are located, and are actively searching for and rescuing relevant personnel. (See A4 for related news)
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