A Malaysian man, 31-year-old Lee (name transliterated), has been charged with trafficking his friend into a Cambodian telecommunications scam syndicate.
He was accused of tricking the victim into travelling to Cambodia, where he would be forced into labour for the scam syndicate.
The incident occurred between 5 Oct and 3 Nov when Lee allegedly manipulated his friend into taking part in the scheme.
Lee pleaded not guilty to the trafficking charge, and the case was adjourned to 7 Jan 2026.
In a separate case, Lee also faces charges for drug abuse after traces of amphetamines and methamphetamines were found in his urine during a police test on 4 Nov.
His drug case has been postponed to 7 March next year, pending the pathology report.
Source: Sin Chew Daily
Despite the charges, Lee was granted bail of 30,000 ringgit (S$9,455) with two sureties.
He must report to the police station monthly and also surrender his passport. He is also prohibited from contacting the victim or witnesses.
If convicted, Lee could face up to 20 years in prison, along with a possible fine.
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