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Wednesday, Jul 03, 2024

NIA Raids Multiple Locations in Human Trafficking and Cyber Fraud Case

NIA Targets Human Trafficking Syndicate Across Three States
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive searches at multiple locations in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan on Friday, aiming to identify individuals involved in a human trafficking and cyber fraud operation linked to the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos.

According to an NIA spokesperson, “Five locations in the three States were subjected to thorough searches by the NIA teams as part of the agency’s crackdown on individuals/travel agents involved in the trafficking of vulnerable youth from India to the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos.”

The raids targeted premises associated with the aides and offices of Balwant alias Bobby Kataria, the key accused in the case. Kataria, who owns MBK Global Visa Private Limited, is alleged to have masterminded the operation, luring victims with the promise of lucrative jobs abroad. Once in Laos, these victims were forced to work in fraudulent call centers, facing physical abuse and having their travel documents confiscated if they resisted.

The human trafficking syndicate, which had been operating from Gurugram and other regions, initially came under scrutiny by the Gurugram police. The NIA took over the investigation earlier this month to expand the scope of the probe and ensure a thorough crackdown on the network.

This operation underscores the NIA’s commitment to dismantling human trafficking rings and protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation. Further investigations are ongoing to trace additional members of the syndicate and gather more evidence against those involved.
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