Boy Chopper, known for songs like 420, 24/7, and 911, traveled to Cambodia under the pretext of a teaching job. Upon arrival, he was reportedly confined in what has been described as “internet scam camps,” where he was allegedly forced to work against his will.
The situation was made public on GoFundMe, where his friend, Itslaaah L, launched a fundraising campaign to help him return home and requested intervention from the Rwandan Embassy.
Reports indicate that Boy Chopper managed to escape on January 16, 2026, following a police raid on some of these camps. However, after fleeing, he remained in Phnom Penh without travel documents or funds to return home. On January 7, 2026, his social media accounts showed the release of his song 219, a collaboration with Yugi Umukaraza.
In a special interview with InyaRwanda, Boy Chopper confirmed the reports and requested urgent assistance to expedite his return to Rwanda. He said: "The reports are true. The job I was promised as a teacher was not what they said; it turned out to be trafficking."
He added: "I am asking the relevant authorities to help me return to Rwanda. I am stuck in a hotel and not allowed to leave. I need advocacy to get immediate assistance."
InyaRwanda learned that Boy Chopper’s family has reached out to multiple institutions, including the Rwandan Embassy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and other relevant authorities, but the process is still ongoing.
In a Facebook post on January 22, 2026, Leigh Woods, a former collaborator of Boy Chopper in Rwanda, explained that the rapper had been trafficked into fraudulent schemes in Cambodia but fortunately managed to escape. Woods added that they are working with the Embassy, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and other institutions to secure his return.
"Moise was like a child under my care in Rwanda. He was taken by force into scams in Cambodia but managed to escape after nine months. Right now, he has nowhere to go. Any assistance—financial, advice, or connections with organizations that can help—would be deeply appreciated," Woods said.
The crowdfunding campaign aims to raise £2,553 (about 4.3 million Rwandan Francs) to cover travel documents, flight tickets, and other essential expenses for his return.
The Guardian reports that Boy Chopper’s case comes amid broader concerns in Cambodia, where thousands have been affected by human trafficking and fraudulent labor schemes. Following international pressure, some victims have been released or escaped, but concerns remain that many could fall back into exploitation due to insufficient support.
Amnesty International has documented photos and videos of people escaping or being released from over ten Cambodian camps. The Indonesian Embassy alone reported 1,440 citizens freed from such camps.
Despite these rescues, experts warn that vulnerable individuals may remain at risk of trafficking due to limited protection and follow-up support. Reports, including a 2024 U.S. State Department report on human trafficking, have accused some Cambodian officials of complicity, though the Cambodian government denies supporting such crimes.
Boy Chopper’s case underscores the global issue of human trafficking and online scams, which disproportionately affect youth from developing countries.
On June 2, 2025, Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) Spokesperson Dr. Murangira B. Thierry explained that traffickers often lure victims with promises of overseas jobs, scholarships, or even romantic relationships, frequently contacting them via social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Dr. Murangira added: "They even offer assistance with visas, passports, hotels, and transportation to give a false sense of security. Once victims arrive, they are subjected to forced labor, sexual exploitation, armed threats, and even physical abuse."
He emphasized that Rwanda is primarily a transit country in such schemes, and although victims survive, they suffer serious harm. Dr. Murangira urged Rwandan youth to be cautious of offers abroad and to report suspicious activities promptly to help authorities prevent trafficking and prosecute perpetrators.
Boy Chopper, known for songs like ‘24/7,’ has been stuck in Cambodia for several days after being promised a teaching job, only to discover it was a scam