A young man has become the centre of a heated incident after being surrounded by a furious group accusing him of involvement in selling people into forced labour, commonly referred to as “selling piglets” in online discussions. The man, appearing visibly distressed, denied any role as an accomplice but admitted he was responsible for transferring money linked to suspicious activities.
Videos circulating online show the man’s face bruised, suggesting he was beaten during the confrontation. The heated atmosphere in the footage shows several bystanders calling for harsher punishment, reflecting the intense anger among the public towards human trafficking operations.
Netizens have been quick to comment, with many expressing their outrage. “打死他害人家孩子” (Beat him to death for harming others’ children) and “这种人打到他残废” (This kind of person should be crippled by a beating) were some of the many violent calls to action posted under videos of the incident.
Netizens Call for Extreme Measures
Public sentiment online has been overwhelming, with thousands of comments demanding immediate and severe punishment. Some suggested sending him directly to the police, while others advocated brutal street justice. Comments like “交给警方？你相信警方吗？” (Hand him to the police? Do you trust the police?) show widespread distrust in law enforcement’s ability to handle such cases effectively.
Many social media users argued that the man must be forced to reveal the masterminds behind the human trafficking syndicates operating across Southeast Asia. There were calls to disable him physically, making him unable to continue any involvement in future scams or trafficking activities.
Others highlighted how syndicates lure young people with promises of high-paying overseas jobs, only to trap them in scam centres where they are beaten, tortured, or even killed if they fail to meet targets. Keywords such as human trafficking syndicates, online scams, and financial crime investigations have emerged as hot topics in the ongoing discussions.
Public Anger Reflects Deep Frustration Over Scams
The collective outrage expressed in thousands of comments underscores society’s frustration with the rising tide of online scams and human trafficking rings that have destroyed countless lives. Videos of battered victims returning from forced labour camps in places like Cambodia and Myanmar have fuelled a sense of urgency among many netizens, who believe harsher action is the only deterrent against such crimes.
Comments like “害死人这种人” (These people ruin lives) and “一定要把幕后黑手找出来” (Must find the masterminds) reflect a public demand for justice and accountability. Meanwhile, several urged authorities to conduct thorough financial crime probes to track funds moving through shell accounts used by these networks.
As the incident continues to spread online, it has triggered broader conversations about how to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation. It also highlights the crucial need for better international cooperation in dismantling trafficking operations that profit from the desperation of job seekers.