67 Indian youths rescued from cyber scam centres in Laos

The Indian Embassy in Vientiane has rescued 67 Indian youths who were duped and trafficked into cyber scam centres operating in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) in Bokeo Province, Laos, an official readout said on Monday. They were forced to work under intimidation and abuse by criminal syndicates.

Upon receiving requests for help, embassy officials responded promptly and extended necessary assistance. A team travelled to GTSEZ and worked closely with the Lao authorities to bring the Indian youths to the embassy. Their transportation from Bokeo to Vientiane was facilitated, and arrangements for accommodation and food were made by the embassy.