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CBI has busted huge human trafficking networks operating across the country, which target gullible youth by promising them lucrative jobs abroad. Such smugglers are working as an organized network and were luring Indian citizens for high paying jobs in Russia through social media channels like YouTube etc. and their local contacts/agents. Subsequently, the smuggled Indian nationals were trained in combat roles and deployed against their will to forward bases in Russia (Russia-Ukraine war zone), putting their lives in grave danger. It was learned that some of the victims were also seriously injured in the war zone.
Case registered by CBI
In this context, CBI registered a case of human trafficking on 06.03.2024 against private visa consultancy firms and agents and others because such firms, agents etc. are involved in migration of Indian citizens to Russia in the guise of better employment and high paying jobs. Have been found involved in smuggling. The human trafficking network of these agents is spread in many states across the country.
CBI conducted a simultaneous search operation at around 13 locations in several cities like Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Ambala, Chandigarh, Madurai and Chennai till late last night.
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Investigation underway
Cash amount of more than Rs. 50 lakh, incriminating documents and electronic records like laptop, mobile, desktop, CCTV footage etc. have been seized so far. Further searches are underway in this regard. Some suspects from different places have also been detained for questioning. So far, about 35 cases of victims being sent abroad have been established. More trafficking victims are being identified. Investigation is ongoing in this matter.
Appeal: There is an appeal to the public not to fall prey to false promises of jobs by dubious recruitment agencies and agents.
