Maybe these people were probably offered a different job at first, but when they got to the actual work, it turned out to be a scam. They probably can’t leave anymore because there’s a big syndicate behind it. The pattern seems familiar, kind of like the scenario with POGO here in the Philippines.
It is crazy to think about it, that there are people who are forced to work for a syndicate and scam people online through cryptocurrencies, i don't know if these people knew about this job from the beginning or if they were coaxed into it with no way out for them. I think people who are forced into labor like this are usually desperate people, and it is easy for the bad guys to take advantage of desperation. I hope the law takes its full course on criminals like these and people should learn about these scam tricks and avoid falling for it.
These victims are usually promised very good jobs, better working condition with a very good pay. The offers are often very enticing and it is very difficult for anyone who is swimming in poverty to say NO to such offer. It is quite unfortunate that they don't get to meet what they bargained for and they end up doing jobs and working for people they ordinarily wouldn't want to do or work for.
I do not blame these human trafficking victims because they just want a better standard of living just like everyone of us. Those that should be held accountable for their actions are those who would see obvious red flags and still jump into scam investments because of greed.
Perpetrators of scam investments of whatever form should be fished out and sanctioned accordingly. These set of people are causing more hardships on their victims.