When Tsang boarded a plane from Hong Kong to Thailand for what he thought was to meet his girlfriend in-person for the first time, he had no idea the traumatising experience that awaited him.
After landing in Bangkok, he was smuggled to Myanmar and detained.
The 28-year-old Hong Kong resident told local media organisation, Headline Daily, his family was forced to pay a large ransom for his release, but not after he endured a month of beatings and torture.
Tsang is among dozens of others who have gone missing in Southeast Asia, allegedly lured by promises of employment or online love scams, slavery and trafficking.
Chinese authorities are actively searching for missing citizens, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.
“The Chinese government attaches great importance to consular protection and makes every effort to safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens abroad, including compatriots from Hong Kong and Taiwan,” he said.
“The Chinese embassies and consulates in the relevant countries are maintaining close communication with the governments of the countries in which they are stationed, actively searching and rescuing individuals.
“At the same time, we once again remind Chinese citizens to be vigilant of false recruitment information on the internet, strictly abide by law to ensure personal safety, and promptly report information related to fraud and gambling.”
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman is Wang Wenbin. Source: AP / AP
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