Episode 246: Trafficked: Part Three, Asian Scam Compounds

About this episode

The episode explores the experiences of Small Q, a Ugandan musician who was trafficked, and features insights from Erin West of Operation Shamrock.

You’ve heard how the compounds work. This week we go inside one—through the eyes of Small Q, an Ugandan musician who was trafficked in and got out—also: Erin West of Operation Shamrock on the bigger picture. Make yourself harder to find, harder to hit: https://joindeleteme.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guests: Small Q, Erin West

Topics covered

• human trafficking
• scams
• Asian compounds
• Ugandan musician
• Operation Shamrock

Keywords

• trafficking
• scams
• Ugandan musician
• Operation Shamrock
• Asian compounds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Operation Shamrock

Places: Uganda

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