MALAYSIAN NATIONAL RESCUED FROM JOB SCAM SYNDICATE IN LAOS
MALAYSIAN NATIONAL RESCUED FROM JOB SCAM SYNDICATE IN LAOS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that a 19-year-old Malaysian national was successfully rescued by the Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane, Laos, from a job scam syndicate at a hotel in Vientiane on 28 March 2024. This rescue followed reports from both the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the victim’s family. The victim had been deceived by a foreign national through social media and transported out of Malaysia via Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA 2) on 25 March 2024.
However, prompt action by the Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane had successfully thwarted the syndicate's attempt to recruit the victim. The Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane also provided consular assistance, and the victim was repatriated on 29 March 2024.
The Ministry expresses its appreciation to PDRM for their prompt and proactive action in detecting and rescuing the victim, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy of Malaysia in Vientiane.
The Ministry also extends its highest appreciation to the Laotian authorities for their continuous cooperation and giving priority to assisting the Malaysian Government in rescuing victims of job scam syndicates, including this most recent case.
The Ministry advises all Malaysian citizens to remain vigilant regarding job offers abroad. Victims or family members of suspected victims are urged to promptly report the matter to PDRM and the Ministry.
PUTRAJAYA
29 March 2024