NIA Raids 22 Locations In Global Human Trafficking-Cyber Fraud Case

NIA raided 22 locations across six states in a human trafficking-cyber fraud case, with links to Myanmar and Laos.

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at 22 locations across six states in connection with a global human trafficking case linked to cyber fraud. The raids were launched simultaneously by the NIA sleuths on Thursday in connection with a case registered by the agency in 2024

The crackdown is part of a cyber fraud investigation linked to the fake job offers to youth from Gopalganj, Bihar, who were reportedly lured with abroad job offers. Upon arrival, they were held captive at fake call centres and forced into cyber fraud operations, as per officials. The racket is believed to have international connections in countries like Myanmar and Laos.

There was no immediate confirmation of any arrests during the ongoing NIA raids at the time this report was filed.

Earlier, on October 5, the NIA carried out raids at 22 locations across Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, and Delhi over suspicions of terror conspiracy and terror funding linked to the banned militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. Raids were also conducted in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, where security forces assisted the NIA in the search operation.

On October 1, the NIA raided multiple districts in West Bengal, including South 24 Parganas, Asansol, Howrah, Nadia, and Kolkata, targeting 11 locations.