The families of eight youths believed to have been duped into working for syndicates overseas have come forward, pleading for their safe return.

MCA Public Services and Complaints Bureau chief Datuk Seri Michael Chong said it was believed that the syndicate abandoned the seven youths when news reports of their plight garnered considerable attention, including from the authorities.

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