Kingpin in cyber scam trafficking arrested from Mumbai, says CBI

Identified as Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan alias Krish, a resident of Mumbai, had emerged as one of main facilitator and kingpin in the trafficking network, playing a crucial role in the illegal transportation and exploitation of victims in Southeast Asia, it said.

“CBI has arrested Krish for his alleged involvement as a key kingpin in trafficking unsuspecting Indian citizens to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, particularly in the Myawaddy region (notably KK Park),” said CBI in a statement.

“Investigations have revealed the existence of organized transnational criminal syndicates that lure victims on the pretext of lucrative job opportunities in Thailand. The victims are initially transported from Delhi to Bangkok and are thereafter clandestinely diverted to Myanmar, where they are forced to work in cyber scam centres.