Pahang Immigration rescues 17 Indonesian women from forced labour syndicate


KUANTAN: A total of 17 Indonesian women, believed to be victims of exploitation by a maid and cleaning services syndicate, were rescued in a special operation at a premises in Temerloh on Sunday (Aug 24).

Pahang Immigration director Nursafariza Ihsan said the women, aged between 23 and 50 years old, all of whom had expired social visit passes, were rescued at about 10pm when officers raided the premises.

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