JOB SCAM/Heavier penalties imposed on 4 involved in Cambodia fraud operation
02/07/2024 06:21 PM
Four people found guilty of human trafficking for forcing people from Pingtung County to work for a Cambodia-based telecoms fraud operation have been handed down harsher sentences by the Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch Court.
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