Indian Embassy in Laos rescues 47 Indians trapped in cyber-scam centres at Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone


NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Laos on Saturday (Aug 31) informed that it has successfully rescued 47 Indians who were trapped in cyber-scam centres at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Bokeo Province, Laos.

“Of these, 29 were handed over to the Embassy by Laos authorities after their crackdown on illegal activities in Golden Triangle SEZ, while other 18 had approached the Embassy in distress, seeking help,” the Embassy said in a statement.

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