Over 6,700 Indians Rescued from Cybercrime Scam Centers in Southeast Asia: Government Report

Dec 12, 2025 12:06 am CST

The Indian government has successfully rescued more than 6,700 nationals from cybercrime scam centers across Cambodia, Myanmar, and Lao PDR. These individuals were lured through fraudulent job offers on social media platforms and forced to participate in illegal activities. The Ministry of External Affairs has established multiple assistance channels and regularly issues advisories to protect citizens from such scams, while diplomatic missions actively work with host countries to facilitate rescues and repatriations.