Another HKer rescued from Southeast Asia scam farm

[RTHK] - 01/20/2025

The Security Bureau said another Hong Kong resident suspected of being lured to Southeast Asia to engage in illegal work has been rescused. The bureau said the Immigration Department's Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit earlier received a request for help from the family of the SAR resident. (…)



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