J&K Police Rescue 13 Youths Trapped in Myanmar Job Scam
In a daring operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have rescued 13 youths who were duped by a cyber job scam and trafficked to Myanmar. The victims, who were lured by fake job ads on social media, promising work abroad, were taken to Thailand before being transported to Myanmar. The authorities acted swiftly to bring them back to safety, and the rescued youths are now undergoing counseling to cope with their ordeal.
The incident highlights the growing menace of job scams, which are increasingly targeting young people with promises of high-paying jobs abroad. The scammers use social media platforms to spread fake job ads, and the victims are often left with nothing but debt and despair.
The story began when the 13 youths, all in their early twenties, responded to a job ad on social media that promised them high-paying jobs in Thailand. The ad claimed that they would be working as customer service representatives, earning a salary of around Rs 50,000 per month. The victims, who were mostly students or young professionals, were eager to take up the job and applied online.
However, once they reached Thailand, they were taken to Myanmar, where they were forced to work in inhumane conditions. The victims were made to work for long hours, with little food or rest, and were subjected to physical and mental abuse. They were also forced to pay exorbitant fees to the scammers, who claimed that they would help them secure a work visa.
The youths were trapped in Myanmar for several weeks, with no hope of escape. They were constantly monitored and threatened by the scammers, who warned them that if they tried to escape, they would be punished severely.
Meanwhile, back in Jammu and Kashmir, the victims’ families were frantic with worry. They had heard nothing from their loved ones since they left for Thailand, and were starting to lose hope. It was then that the J&K Police received a tip-off about the youths’ whereabouts.
Acting on the tip-off, the police launched a rescue operation, working in close coordination with the Myanmar authorities. The operation was fraught with risk, as the scammers had warned the victims that they would be punished if they tried to escape.
However, the police were determined to rescue the youths, and they worked tirelessly to track them down. After several days of intense negotiations, the scammers finally agreed to release the youths, and they were flown back to India.
The rescued youths are now undergoing counseling to cope with their ordeal. They are also receiving medical treatment, as some of them were physically and mentally abused during their captivity. The authorities have also promised to provide them with financial assistance and job training to help them get back on their feet.
The J&K Police have hailed the rescue operation as a major success, and have warned young people to be cautious of job scams. “We are working hard to prevent such incidents from happening in the future,” said a police spokesperson. “We urge young people to be vigilant and not to fall prey to such scams.”
The incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of job scams, which are increasingly targeting young people. It is also a testament to the bravery and dedication of the J&K Police, who worked tirelessly to rescue the youths and bring them back to safety.
As the youths recover from their ordeal, they are grateful to the authorities for rescuing them from the clutches of the scammers. “We are lucky to be alive,” said one of the victims. “We will never forget the sacrifices made by the police to rescue us.”
The incident is a wake-up call for young people to be cautious of job scams, and to always verify the authenticity of job ads before applying. It is also a reminder of the importance of authorities working together to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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https://thechenabtimes.com/2025/03/13/j-k-police-rescue-13-youths-trapped-in-cyber-job-scam-in-myanmar/
