Philippines flies workers home after Laos cyber scam crackdown


The Laotian press said 771 people from 15 countries were arrested on August 12 at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province, which has emerged as a suspected hub for illegal activity in recent years. — AFP

MANILA: The Philippine government said on Aug 23 it has begun flying home "distressed" Filipino workers from Laos following a cyber scam crackdown at a shady special economic zone near the country's border with Myanmar and Thailand.

The Laotian press said 771 people from 15 countries were arrested on August 12 at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo province, which has emerged as a suspected hub for illegal activity in recent years.

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