Brazilians Victims of Human Trafficking Are Forced to Engage in Cryptocurrency Scams

Brazilians victims of human trafficking are brought to Cambodia, Asia and are forced to work with cryptocurrency scams. According to information from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, complaints have been received at the Center for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings of Paraná and are being investigated by the authorities.

After complaints about the practice, an investigation began into the case of people who left the country in search of an alleged dream job.

With unemployment rising in Brazil and inflation in the country soaring in recent years, it has been a reality for many to try and seek better living conditions in other countries.

However, in their efforts to improve living standards, many may have encountered criminals along the way.

Brazilians are forced to coup with cryptocurrencies

Human trafficking and smuggling of migrants is a criminal practice characterized by Article 149 – A of the Brazilian Penal Code.

And new information prompted the Department of Justice and Public Security to mount a campaign against crime in the country, which is undergoing an international investigation.

According to information released by the authorities, the case of Brazilians allegedly living in a private prison in Cambodia, Asia, is under investigation.

The complaints have been filed and some of them have been received by the Center for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings of Paraná, which has been investigating the existence of job vacancies on social networks.

Such vacancies would be for companies in the credit and finance sector, which would pay a salary of US$900.00 to interested parties, approximately R$4,600.

Those who have accepted the proposal are surprised when they arrive in Cambodia and are unable to leave the country. They are threatened and forced to participate in illegal activities such as cybercrime and cyber scams related to the sale of cryptocurrencies and bitcoin.

According to the MJSP, “it is an arrangement whereby a company, ostensibly in the financial sector, offers temporary vacancies, with competitive salaries, commissions for assets sold and airline tickets. On arrival there, Brazilians’ passports are withheld, they are made to sign a nondisclosure clause and are subjected to long working days, partial deprivation of liberty and even physical abuse..”

Study gave warning to people accepting jobs in other countries, mainly Cambodia

In order to prevent more Brazilians from leaving the country and ending up in these situations, the MJSP campaign has warned about vacancies on social networks of shell companies. One of the guidelines is to know if there is a Brazilian embassy in the country and if a friend has already been and how their situation is going is always essential information for those who are planning to migrate.

As for the profile of the victims, criminals do not choose much, namely “everyone is at risk of becoming a victim of human trafficking, regardless of age, gender and race“. Still, research found that people between the ages of 20 and 35 are among the highest cases, especially those seeking opportunities in other countries and living in a vulnerable situation in Brazil.

Trafficking in human beings is considered one of the most serious human rights violations and the criminal practice must always be reported to the appropriate authorities.

If a Brazilian has more information about human trafficking cases, the Dial Human Rights, the well-known service of the “call 100is an official channel for complaints about such cases.