A kidnapping network of foreign nationals in Yaounde dismantled

A kidnapping network which has been operational in Yaounde has been busted by the national gendarmerie after it rescued twelve foreign nationals kidnapped and held in captivity for five months. The victims who are from Madagascar and the Democratic Republic of Congo, had been lured to Cameroon with promises of well-paying jobs at the Yaounde Central hospital.

According to reports, the criminals used online job advertisements to attract unsuspecting applicants from various countries. Once the victims completed their travel arrangements and arrived in Yaoundé, they were taken to a designated house, where they soon realized they had been deceived. On arrival, the victims were tortured severely and made to call their families repeatedly, begging for ransom money. Shockingly, despite being held captive for months, none of the neighbors suspected anything amiss, indicating how meticulously the kidnappers worked to evade detection.

After months of suffering, the victims were eventually rescued by the national gendermarie. They were immediately taken to a hospital where the ladies tested positive for malaria and are currently receiving proper treatment as well as others. Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the network, as only two suspects have been arrested to date and to equally prevent six other Malagasies from falling into their trap.

This episode serves as a stark reminder of the dangers involved in cyber employment scams. Foreign job hunters need to be cautious and thoroughly scrutinize employment opportunities prior to committing themselves. The tragic fate of these foreign nationals highlights the necessity of vigilance against increasingly sophisticated online fraud schemes.