NIA files chargesheet against five in Cambodia cyber slavery, trafficking case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals in a human trafficking and cyber slavery case linked to Cambodia. The accused allegedly lured Indian youth with fake job offers and forced them into illegal work abroad. The investigation revealed that victims faced severe abuse, including physical torture and confinement.
- ▪The chargesheet names Anand Kumar Singh as the prime suspect, along with four others.
- ▪The accused were part of an organized human trafficking syndicate that deceived Indian youth into working in Cambodia.
- ▪Victims had their passports seized and were subjected to mental and physical torture if they resisted.
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 11:47:17 +0530 |
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NIA files chargesheet against five in Cambodia cyber slavery, trafficking caseNIA files chargesheet against five accused in Cambodia-linked cyber slavery and human trafficking case involving Indian youth lured with fake job offers abroad.Updated on: May 16, 2026 11:47 AM ISTBy Neeraj Chauhan, New DelhiShare viaCopy link The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five persons, including an alleged mastermind, in a human trafficking and cyber slavery case linked to Cambodia, in which Indian youth were allegedly lured with fake job offers and forced into illegal work abroad, the agency said on Saturday.NIA exposes cross-border trafficking syndicate, files chargesheet in cyber slavery case linked to Cambodia involving lured Indian job seekers and forced labour.
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