DFA to initiate rescue, repatriation of Filipinos trapped in scam hubs in Southeast Asia

Rescue and repatriation efforts are being initiated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for all Filipinos allegedly trapped in different scam centers in Southeast Asia.

- By BETHEENA UNITE

The DFA revealed that it continues to receive reports of alleged Filipino human trafficking victims (HTVS) in Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR, and Cambodia.

"We remain committed to the rescue and repatriation of all Filipino HTVs that are working in illegal call centers in the region," the DFA said.

It added that the DFA "persistently devotes efforts and resources in extending all possible assistance to our Filipinos in distress, while requesting the authorities of the host countries for their invaluable cooperation." It also called on Filipinos, including Filipino communities abroad, to support all efforts to prevent all modes of recruitment and victimization of Filipino nationals in schemes that lead to forced criminality and participation in scamming operations.