Cambodia
Maharashtra Farmer Sells Kidney After Rs 1 Lakh Loan Escalates to Rs 74 Lakh Due to Predatory Lending
Dec 16, 2025 06:31 pm CST
A desperate Maharashtra farmer was forced to sell his kidney in Cambodia after his initial Rs 1 lakh loan ballooned to Rs 74 lakh due to predatory interest rates. Despite selling his land and possessions, Roshan Sadashiv Kude could not escape the debt trap set by six identified moneylenders, leading him to threaten self-immolation if authorities fail to intervene.
Indian Man Rescued from Cyber Slavery in Cambodia: How International Cooperation Secured His Freedom
Nov 22, 2025 09:34 pm CST
An Indian citizen from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh was successfully rescued from a cyber fraud syndicate in Cambodia where he was held against his will and forced to participate in online scams. Through coordinated efforts between Indian authorities and the Cambodian government, Vikas Rana was freed from captivity and safely repatriated to India, highlighting the growing issue of cyber slavery where victims are trafficked internationally using fake job offers.
The Rising Threat of Southeast Asian Scam Centers: How Criminal Networks Exploit Forced Labor for Global Fraud Operations
Nov 07, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Southeast Asian scam centers continue to flourish despite international crackdowns, with hundreds of thousands trapped in forced labor conditions while defrauding victims worldwide of tens of billions of dollars. Despite recent raids on facilities like KK Park along the Thai-Myanmar border, criminal networks quickly adapt and relocate, highlighting the challenges in dismantling these sophisticated transnational operations that target victims across the globe with investment schemes, romance scams, and fraudulent employment offers.
Trump's Asia Tour: Securing Critical Minerals and Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Nations
Oct 28, 2025 02:42 am CST
US President Donald Trump's first Asia visit since returning to office has yielded significant trade agreements and critical mineral cooperation with Southeast Asian nations. During his summit in Malaysia, Trump signed deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia that maintain certain tariffs while offering exemptions and securing promises for aircraft purchases worth billions. These agreements aim to reduce China's dominance in rare earth minerals while providing preferential market access for American goods.