Human Trafficker Arrested After 2,500-Km Chase

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• Kamran Haider, accused of human trafficking, was arrested in Hyderabad after a 2,500-km chase.
• His firm, Ali International Services, trafficked victims to Thailand and Laos.
• Victims were deceived with fake job offers and forced into cyber scams.
• NIA’s investigation revealed links to cryptocurrency-based extortion.
• The operation spanned multiple states and involved months of relentless pursuit.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

The Case of Human Trafficking

Kamran Haider alias Zaidi, the mastermind behind a human trafficking syndicate, was arrested on December 7 in Hyderabad. The arrest followed a grueling 2,500-km chase by Delhi Police’s Special Cell.

The Modus Operandi

Kamran ran Ali International Services, a consultancy firm that lured Indians with promises of lucrative jobs abroad. Victims were trafficked to Thailand and Laos, where their passports were confiscated, and they were coerced into participating in cyber fraud targeting European and American citizens.

Victim’s Testimony

One victim, Naresh Lakhavath, alleged that Kamran’s firm promised him a job in Thailand. Upon arrival, he was forced to work for a Chinese company involved in online scams.

Investigation by NIA

The case, handed over to NIA in June, revealed:

• Kamran’s firm facilitated the trafficking of vulnerable individuals for criminal activities in Southeast Asia.
• Victims were made to work under inhumane conditions and exploited financially.
• Cryptocurrency wallets were used to extort money from those attempting to escape.

Arrest After a Relentless Chase

A reward of ₹2 lakh was announced for Kamran’s arrest. After months of surveillance and groundwork, the police tracked him to Hyderabad and apprehended him near Nampally Railway Station.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Kamran Haider arrested for running a human trafficking syndicate.
• His firm exploited victims under the pretense of job placements.
• NIA investigation uncovered forced labor and cyber scams.
• Arrest followed a massive 2,500-km chase across multiple states.

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