"The Indonesian embassy in Phnom Penh said it had received reports from 1,440 of its nationals who had been released from scam centres, while large queues of Chinese nationals were also seen outside the Chinese embassy. Amnesty International said it had geolocated 15 videos and images, and reviewed social media posts that appear to show escape attempts and releases at least 10 scamming compounds across Cambodia."
"There is concern about the lack of support for workers who have been released, Ferrer added. Some have been seen walking around in search of assistance and we also know that some people have managed to get to safe houses, she said. Without support there is a risk of workers simply being moved to a new scamming location a trend in previous releases."
Thousands of people, including suspected victims of human trafficking, have been released or escaped from scam compounds across Cambodia in recent days. The Indonesian embassy reported 1,440 of its nationals among those released, and queues of Chinese nationals were seen outside the Chinese embassy. Amnesty International geolocated videos and images indicating escape attempts and releases at least 10 scamming compounds. The role of police in the releases is unclear. Many released workers lack support, with some reaching safe houses while others risk being moved to new scamming locations. The UN estimates about 100,000 people work inside such compounds in Cambodia.
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