Cambodian authorities have arrested a group of Thai nationals on allegations of criminal mischief and arson. They reject the assertion of the nine people that they were victims of human trafficking tied to false promises of high-paying casino jobs.
Cambodian authorities issued a statement late last week to counter Thai media claims regarding the rescued individuals. They stated that the allegation that the individuals had been coerced into engaging in illicit activities in Poipet was a lie.
Instead, according to the authorities, the individuals were willing participants in an attempted arson attack. That fire, which didn’t cause serious damage, was the alleged result of an altercation between the Thai nationals.
In full: https://www.casino.org/news/cambodia-denies-human-trafficking-claims-tied-to-fake-gambling-business/
