A Burmese national, known as Marcus, has been living in fear since testifying against a major scam syndicate. He has had to hide his identity and be constantly on guard, fearing re-enslavement, torture, or death. This has been his reality since his testimony in a courtroom in September 2023.
The Philippine court has since announced a verdict in the case, involving the three Chinese leaders who enslaved Marcus. Further details about Marcus's experience and the court's verdict are available, including the outcome of the case against those who held him captive for 14 months.
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