"She also confirmed that a growing number of trafficking victims in Southeast Asia come from African countries, "because there is clearly a recruitment industry that's built around Africa, targeting African nationals."
Other victims have corroborated this development, describing hundreds of Africans packed into heavily fortified compounds.
"Once you're inside there's no way out," an informant, who also chose to remain anonymous, told DW."
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