Gurgaon Cyber Crime Police arrested the third recruiter, Yogesh Kumar (30) from Bohra Kalan, on January 8, 2026, after his deportation from Myanmar, in a human trafficking case forcing Indian youths into online scams. Linked to Rs 4 lakh extortion from a Gurgaon’s resident’s brother, Yogesh joins Sandeep and Mukul from Hisar, held since November 2025.
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Lure of Thailand Jobs Turns to Myanmar Nightmare
The victim’s brother was promised Thailand employment via Telegram/Instagram ads but trafficked to Myanmar in May 2025, coerced into cyber fraud by Chinese operators. Resistance led to death threats and Rs 4 lakh family payout for “return,” which failed; he escaped amid Myanmar army crackdowns on scam camps.
FIR under BNS Sections 143(2) (trafficking), 318(4) (cheating), 61 (conspiracy) at Manesar Cyber station. Funds flowed: victim to Sandeep’s account, then Mukul’s; Yogesh’s phone/SIM recovered.
Anatomy of the Trafficking-Fraud Pipeline
ACP Priyanshu Dewan detailed commissions: Rs 14,300-17,300 per recruit (5-6k Thai baht), plus extras for illegal border crossings. Syndicates exploit 20,000+ Indians trapped in Myanmar/Laos/Cambodia scam hubs, generating billions in fraud routed to China.
Gurgaon emerges hotspot due to proximity to Delhi airports; 2025 saw 300+ rescues via Indian embassy ops, but recruiters evade via fake visas.
Police Breakthrough and Custody Proceedings
Yogesh deported to Delhi, nabbed by Manesar unit, remanded judicially January 9. Probe traces more victims, Chinese handlers via Telegram trails. Funds frozen; international coordination with Myanmar intensifies post-2025 camp raids freeing 1,000 Indians.
Hisar duo’s arrests cracked initial flow; Yogesh’s role as field recruiter exposed wider net.
Warnings Amid Rising Job Scams
- Verify agencies via MEA/emigrate.gov.in
- Avoid upfront fees for overseas roles
- Report via 14599 helpline or cybercrime.gov.in
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
