27-05-2025
Sabahan youth trafficked to Cambodia by fake job syndicate
Published on: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Published on: Tue, May 27, 2025
By: Sisca Humphrey Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: A 23-year-old man from Sandakan is believed to be held captive in Cambodia after falling victim to a human trafficking syndicate, says the Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO). MHO Sabah COO Capt (R) Jerry Jaimeh said the victim flew to Peninsular Malaysia on Feb 10 for a job, but was deceived and trafficked to Cambodia. He later contacted his family for help before losing communication. The family, alerted by the victim's former employer via Telegram, lodged a police report and sought MHO's help. A rescue mission, led by MHO's Azirul Syafiq Zainal Abidin, is being planned in coordination with Cambodian authorities. MHO said the syndicate is part of a larger network that lures victims with fake overseas job offers. Jerry also highlighted a rise in such cases from Sabah and Sarawak, blaming economic vulnerability. In a related case, a 25-year-old farmer from Keningau was trafficked to Myanmar after being duped by old friends with fake job promises in Singapore. He was rescued and returned home three days after MHO's intervention. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
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