Amnesty says Cambodian police and soldiers guarded fraud scam compounds
The Guardian reported that Amnesty International says serving Cambodian police and military officers acted as private security guards in online fraud…
The Guardian reported that Amnesty International says serving Cambodian police and military officers acted as private security guards in online fraud compounds where thousands were forced to work. Survivors told the rights group that the guards administered electric shocks and beatings, and that some used electric batons to keep people trapped. Amnesty alleges the officers were hired by security companies that formed part of a system enabling slavery and rape inside the camps. The report links the presence of state security personnel to the harsh conditions that victims of the fraud industry endure.
Why it matters
The allegations tie government forces to serious human rights abuses, highlighting the need for accountability and reform in Cambodia's fight against forced labour and online fraud.
Key details
- Location
- United Kingdom · Europe
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Amnesty International, Amnesty, Cambodian
- Section
- World
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