India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made a significant arrest in a major international human trafficking case linked to forced cryptocurrency and online fraud operations. The agency apprehended a Mumbai-based suspect, identified as Ramakrishnan, who is accused of being a key facilitator in a cross-border network that trafficked victims into scam compounds in Myanmar.
The modus operandi involved luring individuals from Delhi with fake job offers, promising legitimate employment opportunities. Victims were first transported to Bangkok under this pretense before being covertly transferred to controlled compounds in Myanmar. Once there, they were forced to participate in cryptocurrency and online fraud schemes.
Interpol has flagged this criminal network as a global threat, noting its operations span across more than 60 countries. The arrest highlights the growing intersection of organized crime, human trafficking, and the cryptocurrency sector, where victims are exploited to run sophisticated financial scams.
