VOICED : Cambodians the latest target for organ traffickers

The video discusses the first known cases of organ trafficking in Cambodia, focusing on an 18-year-old who sold his kidney due to financial desperation. The suspect who persuaded him is now under arrest, but the victims continue to suffer. The UN is concerned that these cases may be just the beginning. Organ trafficking primarily targets the poor, with operations often conducted in Thailand. Investigations are underway in Bangkok, and Cambodian authorities are trying to gauge the problem's scale. Organ trafficking was previously more common in India and Nepal, but new cases suggest traffickers are expanding to new markets.

What motivated the 18-year-old to sell his kidney?

• He wanted to travel abroad.

• He was persuaded by a suspect due to financial need.

• He was interested in medical research.

• He wanted to help a friend in need.

Who are the primary targets of organ traffickers?

• Poor individuals who are vulnerable and desperate.

• Middle-class families with medical knowledge.

• Wealthy individuals looking for quick money.

• Government officials in need of transplants.

What is suspected about the hospitals involved in organ trafficking?

• They only accepted local patients.

• They conducted thorough checks on documents.

• They turned a blind eye to proper documentation.

• They refused to perform any organ transplants.

Which countries were previously more common for organ trafficking before Cambodia?

• Thailand and Vietnam

• India and Nepal

• Malaysia and Indonesia

• China and Japan

What percentage of transplants are thought to use illegally obtained organs?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%