One more Hongkonger trapped in fraud farm rescued

One of the Hongkongers trapped in fraud factories in Myanmar was rescued, according to former Yau Tsim Mong district councilor Andy Yu Tak-po.

Yu shared on social media on Monday that the male victim was released on Sunday (Jan 19) and has arrived in Thailand, although the exact date of return to Hong Kong has yet to be confirmed.

He also mentioned that the male victim is in good health and that his family did not pay a ransom to the defrauders.

A 23-year-old female victim paid a ransom of US$28,000, approximately HK$218,000 and returned to Hong Kong on January 11.

Another victim, aged 25, was able to come back home last Tuesday (Jan 16) after paying a ransom in exchange for his freedom.