HK to boost cooperation to free scam farm victims: CE

[RTHK] - 01/21/2025

Chief Executive John Lee says Hong Kong will strengthen cooperation with other places to try to secure the release of SAR residents being held prisoner in scam farms in Southeast Asia. At the moment, 10 Hongkongers are believed to be being forced to take part in fraud after being tricked into (…)



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