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New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has ramped up efforts to investigate a human trafficking and cyber slavery operation connected to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Earlier today, NIA officials conducted a search at the residence of a recently arrested suspect in Jamia Nagar, South Delhi.
During this operation, the agency confiscated several digital devices, including smartphones and tablets, as well as various incriminating financial documents such as debit cards, bank passbooks, and chequebooks. These items are expected to provide crucial insights into the transnational crime network under investigation.
At the center of the case is Kamran Haider, who is alleged to lead a conspiracy that traffics at-risk Indian youth to the Golden Triangle Region in Laos. The victims of this operation are reportedly coerced into cyber slavery, executing online scams aimed at deceiving individuals in Europe and America.
Initial findings suggest that Kamran Haider played a key role in orchestrating these trafficking efforts. He is also accused of extorting victims attempting to escape, potentially using cryptocurrency wallets to obscure the financial transactions.
The recent search marks a significant step in the NIA’s broader initiative to dismantle this criminal network, which is believed to involve participation from Chinese scammers. The agency is committed to identifying and prosecuting all individuals associated with this serious crime.
Further developments in the investigation are anticipated as efforts continue to uncover the full scope of this transnational criminal conspiracy.
The Lao human trafficking and cyber slavery scheme reportedly involves luring unsuspecting job seekers to Laos via Bangkok, where they are left to navigate their journey and cover their travel expenses. Once they reach Laos, these victims are forced into illicit cyber activities, including creating fake online profiles with female identities to engage with individuals in the U.S. and India.
