Major Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Gujarat
The Cybercrime Centre of Excellence (CCE) of CID Crime has made significant breakthroughs in a major human trafficking case that targeted young job seekers from Gujarat. Three individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in trafficking 41 persons to four different countries, with the victims ultimately ending up in Myanmar to work as cyber slaves under brutal conditions.
The Accused and Their Modus Operandi
Those arrested include Sanjay Hari Faldu and his wife Sonal from Junagadh, along with Sailesh Valji Dabhi from Anand district. According to police statements released on Saturday, November 15, 2025, the accused were working in collaboration with two Pakistani nationals identified as Miyazali and Tanveer.
The trafficking operation followed a carefully planned pattern where the accused would approach young job aspirants with promises of high-paying data entry jobs in foreign countries. Once the victims showed interest, the traffickers would book their tickets to various South Asian destinations under the guise of legitimate employment opportunities.
The distribution of victims across different countries reveals the scale of this operation:
- 15 youths were sent to Dubai
- 15 individuals were trafficked to Vietnam
- 6 persons were directed to Malaysia
- 5 victims were sent directly to Myanmar
From Job Seekers to Cyber Slaves
The investigation uncovered that upon reaching their destination airports, the victims would be immediately seized by members of Chinese gangs. Their phones and passports were confiscated, effectively stripping them of their identity and means of communication with the outside world.
These helpless individuals were then transported to the notorious K K Park area of Myawaddy Township on the Myanmar side of the Moei River, which forms the international border between Myanmar and Thailand. This region has gained notoriety as a hub for organized cybercrime activities.
At these cybercrime compounds, the victims were forced to participate in various online scams and fraudulent activities. They were made to cheat people through different cybercrime methods under constant surveillance and threat of violence, effectively becoming modern-day cyber slaves with no means of escape.
Police Action and Ongoing Investigation
The Cybercrime Centre of Excellence has been actively investigating this case as part of its broader efforts to combat organized cybercrime and human trafficking networks. The arrests mark a significant step in dismantling this particular trafficking ring, though investigations continue to identify and apprehend other individuals involved in this criminal network.
This case highlights the growing concern about human trafficking for cybercrime purposes in Southeast Asia, particularly in border regions like the Myanmar-Thailand border where law enforcement challenges are significant. The Gujarat police have urged job seekers to verify employment offers thoroughly and be cautious of opportunities that seem too good to be true.
Authorities are also working to ensure the safe return of the trafficked individuals and provide them with necessary support and rehabilitation services following their traumatic experiences.
