42 Myanmar citizens forced to work in online gaming firm rescued in Philippines


YANGON (Eleven Media Group/Asia News Network): A total of 42 Myanmar nationals who were forced to work in an online gaming company near Mabalacat City in Pampanga Province, the Philippines, were rescued according to the Embassy of Myanmar to the Philippines.

Acting on a tip-off, the Philippine National Police carried out an anti-trafficking operation on the night of May 4 and rescued a total of 1,137 foreigners, including 42 Myanmar nationals, forced to work in a large online gaming company.

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