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, who were lured by fake job ads on social media, were promised work abroad, but instead, they were taken to Myanmar. The authorities acted swiftly to bring them back, and the rescued youths are now undergoing counseling to deal with the trauma they experienced.
The incident came to light when the families of the missing youths approached the police with their concerns. The police launched an investigation and found that the youths had been duped by a gang of cyber criminals who had created fake job ads on social media platforms. The ads promised lucrative jobs abroad, and many of the youths, eager to make a better life for themselves, fell prey to the scam.
The youths were lured to Thailand, where they were taken to Myanmar. The police believe that the gang was working in collaboration with human traffickers who were involved in the illegal trade of people.
The police received a tip-off that the youths were being held in a hostel in Myanmar, and they quickly sprang into action. They worked in collaboration with the Myanmar authorities to rescue the youths and bring them back to Jammu and Kashmir.
The rescued youths, who are all in their early twenties, were flown back to Jammu and Kashmir and are currently undergoing counseling to deal with the trauma they experienced during their ordeal. The police have also launched an investigation to identify the gang of cyber criminals involved in the scam.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have been praised for their swift action in rescuing the youths and bringing them back to their families. The police have also urged the public to be cautious of such scams and to verify the authenticity of job ads before falling prey to them.
This incident highlights the growing menace of cybercrime and human trafficking in the region. The Jammu and Kashmir Police have been working hard to combat these crimes, and this operation is a testament to their dedication and commitment to protecting the people of the state.
The rescued youths are now safe and sound, and their families are grateful to the police for their bravery and swift action. The police have also assured that they will do everything possible to ensure that the youths are provided with the necessary support and counseling to help them recover from their ordeal.
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