Trafficked, imprisoned, and forced to scam
In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic jeopardized the livelihood of millions around the globe, some of the most immediate victims of economic hardship were those in the travel and transport industry. That is the story of Rahim (not his real name). Rahim was a boat operator who lived with his family in Indonesia. When the pandemic hit, and the borders began closing he found himself without work. As times grew desperate, and acquaintance of Rahim offered him