Nanny nearly falls prey to human trafficking syndicate

The 41-year-old woman recalls chilling experience of being driven from Bangkok to Myanmar border.

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A woman from Selangor nearly became a victim of a human trafficking syndicate after accepting an RM2,000 offer to be a travel nanny to a couple claiming to be diplomats. The 41-year-old woman, who goes by the name Huda, said in early October, the couple contacted her through WhatsApp, claiming that they were working at a foreign embassy in Bangkok and came across the advertisement she posted on Facebook promoting her services. “The couple then made a video call to enquire about the services.

They offered a substantial salary for four days of service and a flight ticket to Bangkok. Please join the Malaysiakini WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news and views that matter..