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At just 17 years old, what seemed like a harmless job offer on TikTok turned into a nightmare that trapped Grace in human trafficking.
Grace was raised in a caring and supportive family in Thailand. During a school break, she came across an advertisement on TikTok promising an easy job—simply responding to messages, earning money quickly, and no prior experience required. Encouraged by her family’s trust and hope for a better future, Grace and her best friend decided to accept the offer.
However, it was a lie. The advertisement was created by a trafficking ring.
When Grace and her friend arrived for their first day, their phones and identification documents were confiscated. They were then smuggled across the border into Cambodia, stripped of their freedom.
Once inside a secured compound surrounded by high fences and barbed wire, they were forced to deceive strangers online to extract money. When Grace resisted these cruel demands, she faced brutal threats and intimidation.
In the darkest moments, Grace found herself praying desperately to return home. She longed for the safety and love of her family and the life she had lost.
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Miraculously, her prayer was answered. Grace’s parents contacted Hagar’s partner in Thailand, and together with the Anti-Trafficking Police and the Thai Embassy in Cambodia, the girls were rescued and brought home safely.
But rescue was just the beginning.
Through Hagar’s Survivor Care programs, Grace received:
With help from our legal team, her trafficker was prosecuted and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Grace also received financial compensation from the justice system—a small but meaningful step toward rebuilding her life.
Help ensure more girls are rescued.
“I’ve learned to find my worth. Thank you for helping me build a new future in my own way.”
