Hongkongers being lured to Southeast Asian countries and forced into illegal work: minister

Hongkongers being lured to Southeast Asian countries and forced into illegal work: minister

[South China Morning Post] - 12/3/2024

Law enforcement agencies have received 23 related requests for assistance so far this year, security minister Chris Tang says.



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