Nigerian Youths Trapped in Southeast Asian Cyber-Slavery Camps

Nigerian nationals lured to Laos under false job promises are being held captive in cyber-fraud compounds, with victims reporting being sold for thousands of dollars and guarded by armed personnel.

31 Aug, 05:17 — 31 Aug, 05:17

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Lured online, sold for $5,000: How Nigerian youths are trapped in Asia’s cyber-slave camps (1)

When Sabiu demanded to leave the compound, his boss gave him an answer that still haunts him: “I had paid $5,000 to buy you.” What began as a promised job in Laos had become captivity. His passport was gone, his savings were stolen and armed guards watched over a workforce forced to scam strangers online. Read More: https://punchng.com/lured-online-sold-for-5000-how-nigerian-youths-are-trapped-in-asias-cyber-slave-camps-1/

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