South Korea's foreign ministry warns of employment fraud and kidnapping in the Golden Triangle region, with a surge in cases since 2021.

South Korea's foreign ministry urges caution in the Golden Triangle region, encompassing Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos, due to a rise in employment fraud cases. These cases involve luring victims with high-paying job offers, kidnapping them, and forcing them to participate in illegal activities. Since 2021, 55 such cases involving 140 victims have been reported in the region, with 38 victims reported in January 2023 alone.

February 28, 2024
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