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 youths were lured by fake job ads on social media, promising work abroad. After reaching Thailand, they were taken to Myanmar, where they were held captive and exploited.
The police received a tip-off about the trapped youths from their families, who were worried about their whereabouts after they failed to contact them for several days. Acting swiftly, the police launched an operation to rescue the youths and bring them back to India.
The youths, all in their early twenties, were from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir. They had been promised high-paying jobs in various sectors, including IT and healthcare, by the scammers who posed as recruiters. The scammers used social media platforms to advertise the jobs and convinced the youths to apply.
Once the youths arrived in Thailand, they were taken to Myanmar, where they were kept in a small house and forced to work long hours in inhuman conditions. The scammers demanded large sums of money from the youths’ families, claiming that they needed to pay for their visas and other expenses.
The police investigation revealed that the scammers had been using fake social media profiles to lure the youths and had also created fake companies to dupe them. The scammers had also used the youths’ personal details, including their Aadhaar cards and bank accounts, to extort money from their families.
The police acted swiftly to rescue the youths and bring them back to India. They worked with the authorities in Thailand and Myanmar to track down the scammers and rescue the youths. The operation was successful, and the 13 youths were brought back to India on Sunday.
The rescued youths are now undergoing counseling to help them cope with the trauma they experienced during their ordeal. The police have also registered a case against the scammers and are investigating their involvement in the scam.
The Jammu and Kashmir police have been praised for their swift action in rescuing the youths and bringing them back to India. The police have also appealed to the public to be cautious of such scams and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The incident highlights the need for vigilance and awareness about such scams. The scammers use sophisticated methods to dupe innocent people, and it is essential for people to be aware of these methods and to take steps to protect themselves.
The Jammu and Kashmir police have also launched an awareness campaign to educate people about the risks of such scams and to encourage them to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The rescued youths are grateful to the police for their swift action and are now looking forward to starting a new chapter in their lives. They have urged others not to fall prey to such scams and to be cautious when applying for jobs abroad.
In conclusion, the Jammu and Kashmir police have demonstrated their commitment to protecting the people of the state by rescuing the 13 youths trapped in the Myanmar job scam. The police have shown that they are capable of acting swiftly and effectively to rescue people from such situations, and the rescued youths are now grateful for their help.
