New Delhi, India — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a search on Saturday at the Jamia Nagar residence in south Delhi of an accused recently arrested in connection with the Laos human trafficking and cyber slavery network.
During the search, investigators seized digital devices, including mobile phones and tablets, as well as incriminating financial documents such as debit cards, passbooks, and chequebooks from multiple banks.
The case revolves around a criminal conspiracy led by Kamran Haider and other associates involved in trafficking vulnerable Indian youth to the Golden Triangle region in Laos People’s Democratic Republic (Laos PDR). Victims were forced into cyber scams targeting European and American citizens.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that Kamran Haider orchestrated the operation, facilitating the trafficking network. He is also accused of extorting money from victims who attempted to escape, using cryptocurrency wallets to collect the funds on behalf of Chinese scammers.
The NIA has stated that further investigations into the case are ongoing.
