Job Scam Survivors Tell MHO Their Agonising Experiences
Of late, more and more instances of Malaysians falling prey to the ‘Southeast Asia job scams‘ are coming to light as a portion of victims make their way home to subsequently share their disturbing encounters while being held captive in other neighbouring countries- particularly Myamar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.
One deeply regrettable case was recently reported by Harian Metro, whereby a Muslim woman was forced into performing sexual favours for men and eating pork. It was also reported that the female captives were punished if they failed to comply, and some were even sold to external syndicates as prostitutes.
The victim, who spoke under the alias of Elyn, in her 30s, when narrating her experience to the Secretary General of the Malaysian International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim, said the above instances…
