Recently, a case involving cross-border fraud and illegal detention has attracted attention. According to multiple sources, a person from Jiujiang, Jiangxi, is suspected of luring at least four Chinese citizens to a park in Poipet New City, Cambodia, under the guise of offering high-paying jobs. Currently, two victims have been released after paying a ransom, while the other two remain missing.
It is understood that these victims initially met through social media platforms, and after verifying their identities, it was confirmed that they were all deceived by the same person from Jiangxi. Family members revealed that the actual number of people affected might be higher. According to the victims, once they entered the park, their communication devices were confiscated, their personal freedom was restricted, and they suffered inhumane treatment.
Some victims, while being restricted, attempted to contact the outside world for help, but were quickly prevented from doing so. It is reported that the park also involved victims of other nationalities, posing a higher security risk. On August 4th, two victims were transferred to another park at the Cambodia-Vietnam border and were eventually released after paying a ransom.
The suspect in this case played the role of an intermediary and had negotiated the ransom amount with the families, but eventually lost contact. This case reveals new trends in cross-border fraud activities and highlights the harmfulness of related criminal methods.
This incident serves as a reminder to the public to remain vigilant when seeking overseas job opportunities, especially to carefully scrutinize recruitment information that promises high salaries but lacks specific job details. It is recommended to obtain employment information through official channels and to fully understand the legal and safety conditions of the destination country.
