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Chinese Workers Stranded in Cambodia Demand Passport Release

3/29/2026

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A group of Chinese workers in Cambodia was stranded after their boss stole their passports and failed to pay their salaries.
Abdul, 20, and Hafiz, 19, described their plight while waiting for embassy assistance.
The workers reported varying lengths of employment, with many having worked for months without pay.
In response to international pressure, Cambodia pledged to eradicate cyber scams by April, which reportedly generate up to $19 billion annually.

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Story summary

A group of Chinese workers in Cambodia was stranded after their boss stole their passports and failed to pay their salaries.
Abdul, 20, and Hafiz, 19, described their plight while waiting for embassy assistance.
The workers reported varying lengths of employment, with many having worked for months without pay.
In response to international pressure, Cambodia pledged to eradicate cyber scams by April, which reportedly generate up to $19 billion annually.