TWO SUCH AGENTS, WHO HAD TRAFFICKED VICTIMS FROM RAJASTHAN AND GUJARAT TO THESE COMPOUNDS, WERE FOUND RETURNING TO INDIA ALONG WITH THE RESCUED INDIVIDUALS AND WERE IMMEDIATELY ARRESTED UPON ARRIVAL.

Facw2News/New Delhi

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered two cases relating to the illegal trafficking of Indian nationals to Cyber Crime Scam Compounds located in Myanmar. Two accused persons have been arrested. These cases pertain to offences of human trafficking and wrongful confinement, carrying punishment that may extend to imprisonment for life. 

Recently, the Government of India has facilitated the rescue of several victims of Cyber Slavery from Myanmar. During the course of the enquiry, CBI identified multiple agents operating on behalf of foreign scam compounds. Two such agents, who had trafficked victims from Rajasthan and Gujarat to these compounds, were found returning to India along with the rescued individuals and were immediately arrested upon arrival.

 Investigations have revealed that a large number of unsuspecting Indian citizens are being trafficked to scam compounds in Myanmar, often via Thailand. An organized international syndicate lures these individuals through false promises of high-paying jobs and attractive employment opportunities abroad. Once taken out of India, they are diverted to Myanmar where they are wrongfully confined and coerced into participating in large-scale cyber fraud operations, including digital arrest scams, investment scams, and romance frauds targeting people globally, including Indian citizens. 

Those trafficked are subjected to intimidation, confinement, and physical abuse, and are forced to engage in illegal cybercrime activities against their will. These victims are commonly referred to as “cyber slaves.”