Case of more than 50 Vietnamese people fleeing Cambodia casino: Request to hand over 11 more citizens

By the late afternoon of September 17, Cambodian police asked the company to hand over 11 more Vietnamese citizens, bringing the total number of people involved in the case to 67. The reason for the "escape" is said to be that the casino labor group had a conflict with the boss, so they asked each other to run away to the country.

Chairman of Tay Ninh Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Ngoc confirmed that at more than 2 pm, 56 people working in a casino in Bavet town, Svay Rieng province, due to "work disagreements", stopped working and ran out of the casino into the main street. towards Moc Bai border gate, in Ben Cau district.

The local police then held this group of people to take them to the investigation headquarters. "The province has sent forces to coordinate with Cambodia to protect citizens and clarify the case," Ngoc said.

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According to a video of more than a minute recorded by people, the group fled from the buildings in the heavy rain. There were people in black uniforms chasing from behind. Some young men and women fell on the street, unable to escape being arrested and beaten by the security group.

A leader of the Tay Ninh Border Guard said that the area where people fled was crowded with casinos. The incident just happened, so the border guard is looking for a way to contact your country to come to this facility to support citizens.

The reason for the "escape" is said to be that the casino labor group had a conflict with the boss, so they asked each other to run away to the country. "The authorities of Tay Ninh province have sent forces to Cambodia to find out the case and will soon carry out relevant procedures to bring these workers back home," a source of Dan Tri confirmed.

At 18:30, one of the group escaped information with VnExpress, all Vietnamese were taken by Cambodian authorities to a nearby hotel to rest and serve the investigation. According to information from the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, as of 14:30 on September 17, it has been confirmed that 60 Vietnamese people fled from a business establishment in Bavet Kandal hamlet, Bavet ward, Bavet city, Svay province. Rieng towards Bavet border gate, trade with Moc Bai border gate in Tay Ninh.

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The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that during the process of this group of people fleeing, four people were caught by business establishments. Vietnam has contacted Cambodian authorities to find out about the case, verify identity, carry out procedures to receive and send people home, and request the Cambodian side to intervene and rescue the remaining people. .

By the late afternoon of September 17, Cambodian police asked the company to hand over 11 more Vietnamese citizens, bringing the total number of people involved in the case to 67. Currently, the citizens are being protected by Cambodian police and taking statements.

The Vietnamese embassy and border guards are coordinating with the Consular Department, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Cambodian authorities to bring citizens home in the near future, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in an update sent to Cambodia. reporter at noon on September 18.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also directed the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia to ensure adequate living conditions for citizens while waiting for procedures to return home. The Vietnamese side will also continue to coordinate with local authorities to review the possibility that Vietnamese citizens are still at the facility, request investigation of the cause and handle the case, and protect their legitimate rights and interests. citizen law.

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The situation of Vietnamese working in Cambodian casinos fleeing to the country has arisen recently. Previously, on August 18, 42 Vietnamese working at a casino in Chrey Thum hamlet, Kandal province fled and swam across the Binh Di River (An Giang) back home. One person was killed by the water, the other was caught by the casino security.

These people testified that they had previously fled to Cambodia to work at some casinos. Due to being forced to work beyond the prescribed time, suffering, and not being paid, they tried to cross the border to Vietnam. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs then asked Cambodia to assist in investigating the cause of 42 Vietnamese people fleeing the casino.

Many Vietnamese people have recently been tricked into going to Cambodia to sell to gambling or virtual currency trading organizations. They have been exploited for labor and have to pay 3,000-30,000 USD to return.

According to the Vietnamese Consulate in Cambodia, from the beginning of 2022 to now, more than 600 cases have been brought back home from illegal labor establishments. Since 2021, more than 800 citizens have been rescued in Preah Sihanouk province.

In a statement on September 17, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen warned there would be consequences if officials let gambling develop in the area. "I issue a supreme order to all city or province governors, asking them to act decisively and promptly in their campaign to crack down on all kinds of illegal gambling," Hun Sen said. .

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He also warned to fire any governor or city or province official who failed to curb illegal gambling in their locality. "I will not hesitate to dismiss provincial governors, district chiefs, district and commune leaders or any police officer accused of irresponsibility," Khmer Times on September 17 quoted Hun Sen's message as saying. strong.

Prime Minister Hun Sen said that some unscrupulous business people have used their cafes or restaurants as a front for illegal gambling activities.

Therefore, the Cambodian leader ordered the closure of cafes, eateries and gambling venues, and urged businesses to withdraw from illegal gambling activities if they do not want to be closed. door.

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