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CBI Arrests Kanpur Man in Cambodia Cyber Fraud Ring
16 Mar
Summary
- An alleged recruiter for Cambodian cyber fraud operations has been arrested.
- Jobseekers were lured with fake offers and trafficked to Cambodia.
- Victims were forced into scams, facing confinement and passport confiscation.
Authorities have arrested Krishna Kumar Lakhwani, a resident of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, for his alleged role in recruiting Indian nationals for cyber fraud syndicates operating in Cambodia and other countries. Lakhwani is accused of luring jobseekers with advertisements for attractive overseas positions.
He reportedly charged candidates between USD 300-400 and arranged their travel to Cambodia. Upon arrival, individuals were allegedly forced into participating in cyber-fraud operations from 'scam compounds.' These victims, referred to as 'cyber slaves,' faced intimidation, wrongful confinement, and had their passports confiscated.
CBI's investigation involved tracking Lakhwani upon his arrival in India. Examination of his mobile phone revealed videos of him interviewing candidates and images of passports of individuals he recruited for these Cambodian centers. The trafficked individuals were allegedly compelled into engaging in criminal activities such as digital arrests and identity theft.
