Free Trip to Thailand Turns into Traumatic Scam: Fate of 8 Individuals Uncertain
Eight Taiwanese nationals were invited for a 'free trip to Thailand' and flew from Taoyuan Airport on a budget airline last year, only to find themselves sent to Myanmar, becoming victims of a human trafficking operation. Three older women were forced to pay a ransom for their release, while five younger members were selected and sold to a scam operation where they were made to participate in fraudulent schemes involving fake cryptocurrency investments. Reports indicate that the five remain missing and their fates are unclear.
This incident, masked under the guise of a 'free travel' offer, highlights the need for vigilance to avoid falling victim to such traps. According to one of the women, those who arrived at the airport should be aware that an escape opportunity still existed before boarding, urging others not to trust offers that seem too good to be true.
