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

entangled : cause to become twisted together with or caught in.
hit : bring one's hand or a tool or weapon into contact with (someone or something) quickly and forcefully.
struck : hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement.
ensured : make certain that (something) will occur or be the case.
enmeshed : cause to become entangled in something.


Synonym of enmeshed is entangled