Some of the Asian countries have been enmeshed in an inescapable debt trap.

Entangled : cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
Struck : hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.
Hit : bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully.
Arrested : seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.
Enmeshed : cause to become entangled in something.

Synonym of Enmeshed is Entangled