Cambodian Scammers Reportedly Relocated to Madagascar, Africa
Reports indicate that some scamming networks, previously active in Cambodia, have relocated their operations to Madagascar, an island nation in Southeast Africa. These groups reportedly have ties to criminal organizations in Malaysia and China, recruiting individuals via social media and confiscating their passports.
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