An investigation has revealed a human trafficking network in Visakhapatnam linked to cyber scam centres in Myanmar. Victims were lured with false job promises and sold into cyber slavery for $3,500 each. They were forced to manage fake profiles and withstand severe punishments. Adam, the agent behind this, threatened victims when they attempted to expose the scam.
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