No More Bets (en.wikipedia.org)
'No More Bets is a 2023 Chinese crime thriller film directed by Shen Ao and produced by Ning Hao. The film delves into the story of Chinese individuals being trafficked to a Southeast Asian country and forced into internet fraud.
‘The movie was released in China on August 8, 2023, and achieved significant box office success, grossing over $500 million. However, it faced criticism from the governments of Myanmar, Thailand, and a ban in Cambodia due to the negative portrayal of these countries.’
Critics seem to say the film is about gambling scammers who ruin people's lives in predatory ways, and that the scenarios which celebrate Chinese police heroics might be less than accurate.
Some say there are similar places in Mexico and Africa. I think we have some stories about the ones in Mexico on this website somewhere from 2024.
But some commenters noted that China Observer might not have truthful reports anyway, so this story would need to be reported on by AP or Reuters or an investigation.