NAPTIP Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, has warned of a "disturbing new trend" after rescuing 23 Nigerians from a human trafficking syndicate.
These victims were being used as "online slaves" to cheat people in the US, UK, and Canada.
How the Syndicate Operated:
The Recruitment: Traffickers targeted intelligent Nigerians with high IT skills, promising them a bright future abroad.
The "Training": Upon arrival, the youths were taught scamming techniques and even forced to learn Chinese to better deceive their targets.
The Prison Life: They lived in crowded hostels and were monitored by armed mafia handlers. Anyone who failed to trick enough people was subjected to extreme abuse.
The Rescue: Thanks to teamwork between NAPTIP, the British Government, and the Nigerian Embassy in Bangkok, the 23 victims were safely repatriated to Nigeria.
