Kathmadnu, March 14 -- one Nepali citizens, who were taken to Cambodia and forced into illegal work, have been repatriated to Nepal, officials said. They landed in their home country on Friday.

The repatriation took place on the initiative of the Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and the Non-Resident Nepali Association in Cambodia, and with the support of the Cambodian government.

According to the embassy, the victims had travelled to Cambodia through various channels after being lured by an organised group of individuals, promising lucrative jobs. They were forced to work in illegally operated scam centres and casinos, and were also staying without valid visas.

The embassy said efforts were underway to rescue other stranded Nepalis in Cambo...