human trafficking
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.
Human Trafficking Ring Busted: Facebook Friendship Leads to Sale of Meghalaya Woman for Rs 3 Lakh in Rajasthan
Oct 29, 2025 02:40 am CST
Police have dismantled a multi-state human trafficking network after rescuing a Meghalaya woman who was sold for Rs 3 lakh and forced into marriage in Rajasthan. Three suspects were arrested in connection with a larger operation that has trafficked at least six women from Northeast India over two years. The victim was lured through Facebook by a man who promised marriage before selling her. Authorities warn of increasing social media-based trafficking targeting vulnerable individuals from rural areas.
Saudi Arabia Abolishes Kafala Labour System: Impact on 2.3 Million Indian Workers
Oct 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST
Saudi Arabia has officially ended the controversial kafala labour sponsorship system, often described as 'modern-day slavery,' which affected 2.3 million Indians. This significant reform, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 initiative, liberates approximately 13 million foreign workers from a system that granted employers extraordinary control over workers' lives, including their ability to change jobs or leave the country.
Bangladeshi Transgender 'Guru Maa' Arrested in Mumbai for Trafficking 200 People and Document Fraud
Oct 17, 2025 12:15 pm CST
Mumbai police have arrested a Bangladeshi transgender individual known as 'Guru Maa' who had been living in India for 30 years using forged documents. The suspect allegedly trafficked 200 Bangladeshi nationals into India, established herself as a spiritual leader with 300 followers, illegally occupied over 200 MHADA properties, and forced individuals into prostitution. Authorities discovered the extensive trafficking network operated through the West Bengal border with victims paying substantial monthly rents after being provided fake documentation.
Telangana Police Detain International Cyber Criminal Under PD Act for Job Trafficking Scheme
Oct 12, 2025 11:38 pm CST
Telangana police have made a significant breakthrough by arresting Kolnati Naga Siva, the mastermind behind an international cyber fraud operation that trafficked job seekers to Southeast Asian countries. This marks the first time the stringent Prevention of Detentions Act has been applied to cybercrime in Nizamabad district, signaling authorities' commitment to combating sophisticated digital crimes.
NIA Charges Two Men in Major India-US Human Trafficking Operation via 'Dunki' Route
Oct 02, 2025 11:39 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed charges against two men for operating an illegal human trafficking network from India to the US via the 'dunki' route. Sunny from Himachal Pradesh and Shubham Sandhal from Delhi were involved in coordinating illegal border crossings, hawala transactions, and exploiting victims with false promises of legal entry to America. The investigation continues as authorities work to dismantle similar trafficking syndicates.
18-Month-Old Boy Rescued After Being Kidnapped and Sold for Rs 45,000 in Delhi-UP Child Trafficking Case
Sep 28, 2025 10:19 pm CST
An 18-month-old boy kidnapped from Delhi's Karol Bagh was rescued from Uttar Pradesh after being sold for Rs 45,000. Police detained five individuals, including a 54-year-old man who purchased the child because he wanted a son. The toddler was abducted while his family, handicraft sellers from Rajasthan, slept on a footpath. Authorities tracked the suspects through extensive CCTV footage analysis, ultimately rescuing the child from Mahoba, UP.