OHCHR said that at least 120,000 people across Myanmar and another 100,000 in Cambodia may be held in situations where they are forced to execute lucrative online scams - from illegal gambling to crypto fraud. Other States including Lao PDR, the Philippines and Thailand have also been identified as main countries of destination or transit. Victims, not criminals "People who are coerced into working in these scamming operations endure inhumane treatment while being forced to carry out crimes," said UN rights chief Volker Türk.

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