After a relentless 2,500-kilometer chase across states, Kamran Haider, who was wanted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for his involvement in the trafficking of Indians over international borders and their exploitation in fake call centres, was arrested. With Kamran constantly changing locations to avoid arrest, the Delhi Police’s Special Cell had an extremely difficult assignment.
Kamran Haider, also known as Zaidi, was apprehended by police in Hyderabad on December 7 as he was preparing to escape to another hiding place, after months of concerted operations spanning many states.
The Organised Crime
Kamran Haider is charged with illegally trafficking Indians to Thailand and Laos, along with four other people: Manjoor Alam alias Guddu, Sahil, Ashish alias Akhil, and Pawan Yadav alias Afzal. Under the name Ali International Services, he operated a consultancy firm that was a cover for people trafficking.
Under the pretence of employment possibilities, the syndicate has transported vulnerable Indians to nations like Thailand and Laos.
Delhi resident Naresh Lakhavath said that after Zaidi’s business promised him employment in Thailand and Laos, his passport was seized and he was coerced into working for a Chinese cyberfraud company in Thailand.
After Naresh’s accusation, a human trafficking case was filed against Zaidi and an investigation was started in June of this year. Later, the case was turned over to the NIA, whose investigation showed that Zaidi’s company had deceived people into participating in cyber scams that targeted Americans and Europeans.
Kamran Haider also took part in extorting money through cryptocurrency wallets from victims who attempted to escape from the Chinese fraudsters, the investigation revealed.
Zaidi’s company allegedly transferred potential victims for illegal operations in South Eastern Asian nations, according to NIA. The victims were forced to work under harsh conditions.
A reward of Rs 2 lakh was announced for Zaidi’s arrest, but he was still in hiding. The Delhi Police Special Cell was assigned the task of apprehending him and teams were deployed throughout Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra to collect information and leads.
Two police teams were sent to Hyderabad on December 7 and Kamran Haider was apprehended close to Nampally Railway Station following a chase of 2500 kilometres that lasted for many days without any breaks.
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