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20 August 2026

CBI arrest in human trafficking case

The incident highlights the growing challenge of transnational organized crime and human trafficking, which serves as relevant context for questions on internal security and the protection of vulnerable Indian citizens abroad.

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  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a resident of Hisar, Haryana, in Delhi for involvement in a human trafficking network.
  • The network allegedly trafficked Indian nationals to scam compounds in Southeast Asia.
  • The modus operandi involved luring victims with promises of lucrative overseas employment opportunities.
  • The accused reportedly facilitated the travel of at least four individuals to these compounds in 2025.
  • Victims in these scam compounds were often forced to pay significant sums for their release or provide a substitute to secure their return.

Questions

  1. The rise of transnational human trafficking networks targeting Indian nationals for cyber-fraud operations in Southeast Asia poses a significant challenge to national security and human rights. Discuss the socio-economic drivers of this phenomenon and the role of investigative agencies in dismantling these cross-border criminal syndicates. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the modus operandi of the human trafficking network identified by the CBI in recent investigations involving Southeast Asian scam compounds?

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