Good morning. Imagine cybercrime meets medieval torture: Indians duped by "dream jobs" in Myanmar face a grim reality—sold for $5,000, forced to run crypto scams, and punished with nail-pulling for missing quotas. It’s *LinkedIn* meets *Saw*, where recruiters trade tech skills like Pokémon cards. As scams go global, this dystopian gig economy shows why swiping right on overseas “opportunities” might leave you scrolling through hell.

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Indians Trafficked to Myanmar Forced Into Cyber Scams

Indian nationals describe being lured to Myanmar with fake job offers, only to be trapped in cyber scam compounds. Many report being sold for up to $5,000 to criminal gangs and subjected to torture, including having nails pulled out, for refusing to meet scam targets.

How Recruitment Works

• Victims are promised high-paying jobs in Thailand or Myanmar via social media or acquaintances.
• Upon arrival, they’re taken to guarded compounds and forced to run online scams: impersonating officials, romance scams, or cryptocurrency fraud.
• Some are reportedly sold multiple times between gangs, with prices escalating based on their perceived tech skills.

Abuse and Control

Those who resist face severe punishment: beatings, electric shocks, or solitary confinement. One survivor described having nails forcibly removed after failing to meet daily quotas. Escape attempts are often met with retaliation, and victims are told their families will be harmed if they contact authorities.

Challenges in Rescue

Families of victims struggle to secure help due to Myanmar’s ongoing civil conflict and bureaucratic delays. While some have been repatriated through diplomatic channels, many remain trapped. Activists attribute the crisis to weak cross-border law enforcement coordination and corruption in trafficking networks.

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