transnational crime
South Africa Deports 16 Bangladeshi Nationals Caught with Fraudulent Visas in Anti-Trafficking Operation
Dec 14, 2025 12:37 pm CST
South Africa's Border Management Authority has intercepted and will deport 16 Bangladeshi nationals who arrived with fake visas at OR Tambo International Airport. This action is part of intensified efforts to combat human trafficking and illegal immigration during the festive season. The interception revealed a common trafficking syndicate tactic where individuals transit through South Africa to neighboring countries before attempting re-entry. The airline will be fined R15,000 per illegal migrant.
US-India Cooperation Leads to Dismantling of Transnational Cybercrime Network Targeting American Citizens
Nov 27, 2025 09:57 am CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of India has successfully dismantled a transnational cybercrime network, arresting key operative Vikas Kumar Nimar who operated illegal call centers targeting US citizens. The US Embassy has officially thanked the CBI for their collaborative efforts in preventing international scams, highlighting the growing cooperation between the two nations in combating cybercrime and protecting vulnerable citizens.
India Successfully Secures Extradition of Fugitive Jagdish Punetha from UAE through INTERPOL Cooperation
Nov 14, 2025 01:16 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with MEA and MHA, has successfully facilitated the extradition of wanted fugitive Jagdish Punetha from UAE to India on November 13. Punetha, facing charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy, was apprehended following an INTERPOL Red Notice issued at the request of Uttarakhand Police. This case highlights India's growing success in securing the return of international fugitives through INTERPOL channels.
The Rising Threat of Southeast Asian Scam Centers: How Criminal Networks Exploit Forced Labor for Global Fraud Operations
Nov 07, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Southeast Asian scam centers continue to flourish despite international crackdowns, with hundreds of thousands trapped in forced labor conditions while defrauding victims worldwide of tens of billions of dollars. Despite recent raids on facilities like KK Park along the Thai-Myanmar border, criminal networks quickly adapt and relocate, highlighting the challenges in dismantling these sophisticated transnational operations that target victims across the globe with investment schemes, romance scams, and fraudulent employment offers.
500 Indians Flee Myanmar Scam Centers to Thailand: Indian Government Working on Repatriation Efforts
Oct 29, 2025 11:25 pm CST
Nearly 500 Indian nationals have crossed into Thailand following raids on notorious cyber scam centers in Myanmar. The Indian government is coordinating with Thai authorities to verify their identities and complete legal formalities before repatriating them. These Indians are among over 1,500 people from 28 countries who fled Myanmar after the crackdown on transnational cyber fraud operations.
High-Profile Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Member Deported from US to Face Criminal Charges in India
Oct 26, 2025 12:20 am CST
The CBI has successfully coordinated the deportation of Lakhvinder Kumar, a key Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate, from the United States to India. Kumar, who arrived on October 25, 2025, faces multiple criminal charges in Haryana including extortion and attempted murder. This deportation, facilitated through an INTERPOL Red Notice, marks another significant achievement in India's efforts to bring international fugitives to justice.
NIA Files Charges Against 8 More in 2020 Pakistan-India Narco-Terror Network Financing LeT
Oct 08, 2025 02:25 am CST
The National Investigation Agency has filed charges against eight more individuals in a 2020 transnational narco-terror case involving smuggling 500kg of heroin from Pakistan to Gujarat and Punjab. The operation, orchestrated by conspirators based in Italy, Australia, and India, was designed to finance Pakistan-based terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba through an international network spanning multiple countries.