Overview

• Sixty Indian nationals were rescued from a cyber slavery operation in Myanmar, where they were forced into cyber fraud under brutal conditions.
• Victims were lured through social media with high-paying job offers, transported to Thailand, and then trafficked to Myanmar by agents posing as legitimate recruiters.
• The victims were subjected to extreme physical and psychological abuse, including torture, to coerce them into participating in scams like digital arrest fraud and fake investment schemes.
• Indian authorities, in collaboration with Thailand and Myanmar, conducted the rescue operation following complaints from victims' families, marking a significant international effort against human trafficking.
• Five individuals, including actor Manish Grey alias Maddy, were arrested for their roles in the trafficking network, which involved fraudulent call centers and employment agencies.