Vellore man arrested in cyber slavery trafficking case linked to Cambodia
A man from Vellore has been arrested in connection with a cyber slavery trafficking case linked to Cambodia. Syed Hussain, 37, allegedly recruited victims from Tamil Nadu for cyber scam operations abroad, coordinating their travel and communication with overseas handlers. The investigation continues to uncover more individuals involved in this international trafficking network.
- ▪Syed Hussain was arrested by the State Cyber Crime Wing for his role in a cyber slavery trafficking network.
- ▪He acted as a local facilitator, recruiting victims from Tamil Nadu for jobs in Cambodia.
- ▪The police are analyzing digital evidence and financial transactions related to the case.
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Continuing its crackdown on an international cyber slavery and human trafficking network involved in sending job aspirants to cyber scam compounds in Cambodia, the State Cyber Crime Wing arrested another accused linked to the organised trafficking syndicate.The accused, identified as Syed Hussain, 37, of Wallajah in Vellore district, was allegedly functioning as a local facilitator and intermediary, recruiting victims from Tamil Nadu for overseas placement in cyber scam operations in Cambodia.The police said Syed Hussain was in regular contact with overseas handlers and coordinated the recruitment and movement of Indian nationals to Cambodia through Malaysia and Thailand.
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