Delhi Police Arrest Human Trafficker Behind Golden Triangle Cybercrime Scam After 2,500-Km Chase

December 8, 2024: New Delhi: A human trafficker, Kamran Haider alias Zaidi, who lured vulnerable young Indian men into Southeast Asia with fake job offers and forced them to work in Chinese-run cybercrime rackets, was arrested in Hyderabad by the Delhi Police after a grueling 2,500-km chase. Zaidi, who had a ₹2 lakh reward on his capture, was wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his role in an elaborate international scam.

How the Scam Worked

Zaidi and his accomplices targeted young Indian men, offering lucrative job opportunities in Thailand and Laos through a consultancy called Ali Internation Service. Once the victims arrived in Southeast Asia’s infamous Golden Triangle—where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar converge—their passports were confiscated, and they were coerced into committing cyber fraud.

Victims were forced to operate fake call centers, scamming Indians, Europeans, and Americans through online fraud. Those who resisted or tried to escape faced threats and extortion, often involving cryptocurrency.

The Chase and Arrest

The Delhi Police launched a widespread operation spanning multiple states, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Zaidi, who constantly changed his location, was finally tracked near Hyderabad's Nampally Railway Station, where he was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Manoj C said, "After a relentless chase spanning 2,500 kilometers, our team arrested Zaidi without rest or pause. His capture is a major breakthrough in dismantling this trafficking and cybercrime network."

Uncovering the Crime

The case came to light after Naresh Lakhwat, a Delhi resident, filed a complaint on May 27. Lakhwat recounted how he was duped by the consultancy into traveling to Thailand for a supposed job. Upon arrival, his passport was seized, and he was forced to work for a Chinese company involved in online scams.

The investigation, which was later transferred to the NIA, revealed a vast trafficking network. Other key operatives—Manzoor Alam alias Guddu, Sahil, Ashish alias Akhil, and Pawan Yadav alias Afzal—worked under Zaidi to funnel victims to the Golden Triangle.

Abuse and Extortion

Victims reported severe mistreatment, including physical coercion and extortion. Those who attempted to flee the operation were forced to pay large sums of money, often in cryptocurrency, to secure their release.

Impact of the Arrest

Zaidi’s capture is expected to significantly weaken the human trafficking and cybercrime syndicate. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate and dismantle the rest of the network.

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