Dramatic rescue led to the mainly-Burmese nationals being identified . Vast majority of them said they were desperate to leave Benjina island . The main reason for their departure was that they had been told by locals and officials in Myanmar that there is a large number of illegal immigrants living on the island. Men said they were kidnapped or tricked into becoming fisherman slaves .
Dramatic rescue led to the mainly-Burmese nationals being identified . Vast majority of them said they were desperate to leave Benjina island . Some wanted to stay - but only to demand their bosses hand over money . Men said they were kidnapped or tricked into becoming fisherman slaves .