Thursday, September 20, 2012

Cambodians 'abducted for prostitution'

 Sept 20, 2012
Bangkok Post

Three teenage Cambodian girls were found locked in an apartment room on Thursday morning, and police believed they were abducted and destined to work as prostitutes.

The girls, aged about 15, were heard screaming for help after they were locked in an apartment on Sukhumvit Road, soi 77.  A neighbour inform,ed police.

They cannot speak Thai or English. Police said a volunteer spoke to the frightened children in their own language.

According to the girls, they were locked inside the room by a man who said he would help them trace their parents.

Police believed they were likely destined to work as prostitutes in Thailand. They have been sent to a shelter while inquiries are made about their homes and families in Cambodia.

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