CBI Arrests Hisar-Based Man in Cyber Slavery and Human Trafficking Case Linked to Myanmar and Cambodia Scam Centres
New Delhi, August 9, 2026: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Hisar-based accused allegedly involved in a human trafficking network that lured Indian citizens to Southeast Asian countries with promises of lucrative overseas employment. According to the agency, the victims were subsequently transported to scam compounds, primarily located in Myanmar and Cambodia, where they were reportedly forced to work under exploitative conditions described as “cyber slavery.”
The investigation has uncovered an alleged network of agents and facilitators who targeted Indian job seekers by offering attractive salaries and promising promising career opportunities abroad. Many individuals seeking better employment prospects were allegedly deceived by these offers and ended up in scam centres, where they faced exploitation instead of the jobs they had been promised.
According to the CBI, the arrested accused allegedly played a role in sending at least four individuals from the Hisar region to scam compounds during 2025. Statements recorded from the victims have reportedly revealed a disturbing pattern of deception, coercion and exploitation.
The victims’ accounts suggest that escaping from these compounds was not always easy. Some individuals allegedly had to pay substantial amounts of money to secure their return to India. Others reportedly faced a situation in which they had to lure another person into the network as a substitute before they could leave the compound and return home. These allegations highlight the serious risks faced by people who fall victim to fraudulent overseas employment schemes.
During the investigation, the CBI recovered incriminating evidence from a mobile device seized from the accused. According to the agency, the evidence indicates alleged links between the accused and recruiters operating within scam compounds in Myanmar and Cambodia. Investigators are examining the communications and other material to establish the extent of the accused’s involvement in the trafficking network.
The agency is also investigating several cryptocurrency-related transactions suspected of being connected to commissions paid by operators of the scam compounds to agents involved in recruiting and transporting victims. These financial transactions are being examined to trace the flow of money and identify other individuals who may have been involved in the alleged criminal network.
The investigation has further revealed that social media platforms and messaging applications were allegedly used to identify and recruit potential victims. The accused reportedly disclosed the use of platforms such as Instagram to publish advertisements offering overseas job opportunities, while Telegram was allegedly used for communication with other individuals connected to the network.
The case forms part of a wider CBI investigation into the trafficking of Indian nationals to scam compounds in Southeast Asia. The agency had registered a case against the network of agents and facilitators in December 2025 after allegations emerged that Indian citizens were being lured abroad for employment and subsequently subjected to conditions associated with cyber slavery.
As part of the investigation, the CBI conducted coordinated searches in May and June 2026 at eight locations spread across four states. During those operations, three accused allegedly involved in the trafficking network were arrested. The latest arrest of the Hisar-based accused marks another development in the agency’s efforts to identify and apprehend those suspected of facilitating the exploitation of Indian job seekers.
The case highlights the growing dangers associated with unverified overseas employment offers circulated through social media, online advertisements and informal contacts. What may initially appear to be an opportunity for a better salary or a promising career abroad can expose unsuspecting individuals to financial fraud, human trafficking, forced labour and serious physical and psychological harm.
The CBI has urged citizens to remain extremely cautious when considering overseas job offers, particularly those promoted through social media platforms and messaging applications. Job seekers are advised to verify employers, recruitment agencies, employment contracts and visa arrangements through official channels before making travel plans or paying any fees.
The agency has also stressed the importance of checking the authenticity of recruitment offers rather than relying solely on attractive salaries or promises of quick employment. Proper verification can help individuals avoid falling into the hands of fraudulent recruiters and criminal trafficking networks.
The investigation is continuing, with the CBI examining the evidence, financial transactions and alleged connections between the arrested accused and other members of the network.
News Source: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – Official Press Release
