Casework
Forced Scamming
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Scam Syndicate Leaders Convicted
“IJM has been supporting survivors of forced scamming in their fight for justice, and this case is historic. “Testifying was my way of turning pain into purpose, and this outcome proves that justice is possible when survivors speak ,” says Marcus. Learn more about how IJM supports survivors of forced scamming and works to strengthen justice systems to prevent exploitation. -
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79 People Free from Forced Scamming Operation
March 2026 79 Indonesian women and men returned home after being freed from online scam operations in Myanmar thanks to cross-border collaboration supported by IJM. In a major operation supported by IJM, the Indonesian Government, alongside the governments of Thailand and Myanmar, successfully repatriated 79 Indonesian citizens who had been trafficked and forced to work in online scam operations in Myanmar. -
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Three friends brought to safety from forced scamming in Cambodia
After losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the men had accepted what appeared to be legitimate jobs advertised online. Instead, they were horrified to find theyd been trafficked from Thailand across the Cambodian border and trapped in a remote compound. -
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258 people free from forced scamming
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IJM’s work to stop forced scamming featured on ITV News
ITV News highlighted IJM’s vital work in a special investigation on forced scamming and as the top headline story for ITV News at 10. -
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“I want to tackle human trafficking.” - Ridwan's story
Meet Ridwan*, a passionate advocate for an end to forced scamming. Ridwan has shared his story across the Philippines and Indonesia, including at the Philippine Senate and the Indonesia Anti Trafficking Gathering. Now he wants to share his story with you: “Hopefully, no more Indonesian citizens will be trapped like me.” -
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UK Foreign Office announces world's first list of sanctions for forced scamming
IJM commends the UK government's decision to sanction individuals and companies for forced scamming but IJM's Jacob Sims explains why this can only be the beginning.