Chinese model lured to Myanmar with scam job rescued after sister raises alarm in Thailand
25-year-old missing since June 9 was rescued on Friday, prompting new warning from Chinese embassy in Thailand about high-paying job offers
“The Chinese citizen surnamed Zhong has been rescued under the collaborative efforts of all parties,” the embassy said in a statement on Friday.
“We once again warn Chinese citizens to beware of overseas ‘high-paying job’ scams. Foreign nationals need proper work permits for employment in Thailand.”
After landing at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok early on June 9, Zhong, who had travelled to Thailand supposedly to shoot a magazine cover, went missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
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The 25-year-old had accepted a job offer from his former employer, who had claimed the work was in Thailand.
On June 13, Zhong made a video call to his sister and said he had been tricked into going to Myanmar.