Source: DH
Context: The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch CID and Protector of Emigrants (POE), Chennai, thwarted an attempt to send three Tamil Nadu youth to Cambodia for “cyber slavery,” where victims are coerced into participating in online scams.
About Cyber Slavery:
- Definition:
- Cyber slavery refers to the coercion or trafficking of individuals into online scams or fraudulent activities controlled by organized criminal networks.
- Characteristics:
- Victims are lured with false job promises and often transported across borders illegally.
- They are forced to work under duress, committing online fraud or cybercrime.
- Exploits vulnerable populations, using manipulation or threats to trap individuals.
- Emerging Threat:
- Cyber slavery represents a modern form of trafficking, driven by rising online criminal networks and global connectivity.
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