Most of the victims had traveled to Cambodia seeking work but were lured by fraudulent job offers promising high wages and light workloads. Upon arrival, they faced coercion, labour exploitation, and difficult living conditions. All expressed a desire to return home.

The individuals were detained during a recent crime crackdown by Cambodian law enforcement. Vietnamese authorities conducted initial screening and launched investigations in accordance with the law. During this process, four of the individuals were identified as wanted under arrest warrants issued by police in various Vietnamese provinces and cities.

Dong Nai police and the provincial Border Guard have urged the public to remain vigilant and carefully verify information before seeking work or travelling abroad for employment. Authorities warned people not to trust enticing offers circulating on social media to avoid falling victim to increasingly sophisticated transnational crime schemes.

33 Vietnamese tricked by job scams in Cambodia to be repatriated soon

VOV.VN - Vietnam will soon repatriate 33 citizens who have fallen victim to high-paying job scams in Cambodia, said Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang.