Job Scams Thailand Will Only Deal With Malaysian Embassy Cops From Now On

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Thai authorities will only investigate information regarding job scams provided by the Malaysian embassy and police from now on, said Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Abdul Jalil Hassan.
Jalil (above) said the measure came after many NGOs took advantage of victims’ families by asking for money under the pretence of bringing the victims home.
“I am not accusing all NGOs of doing so, some are genuine in wanting to help victims and work together with the police and Foreign Ministry. We are thankful.
“However, some NGOs take advantage of victims’ families by profiting from their hardships. 
“I advise these NGOs to stop this (practice),” he said. 
Jalil was speaking at a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today after the return of five job scam victims from Thailand. 
The victims were saved after a delegation with representatives from the police, Foreign Ministry, as well as Malaysian ambassador to Thailand Jojie Samuel, was sent to Thailand from Feb 16 to Feb 19.
Meanwhile, Jalil said two Malaysian employment agencies were currently being investigated by the police’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Migrant Smuggling Unit.
He said the two agencies, disguised as legitimate companies, were believed to be among the masterminds of a syndicate that tricks Malaysians with job offers abroad.
Jalil added that 218 out of 339 identified scam victims stranded in Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Myanmar, and Thailand have been saved. 
A remaining 121 scam victims are still classified as stranded, he said. 
In Thailand, seven out of 26 victims have been returned to Malaysia while 19 are still in the country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously said the government was considering tightening laws to protect Malaysians from being conned by syndicates offering fake job offers abroad. - Mkini

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