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Crime
Rajasthan Police Crack Down on International Cyber Slavery Ring, Arrest 5
✍️ First India
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 09:36 AM
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Rajasthan Police dismantled an international cyber slavery network and arrested five suspects in a coordinated operation. The crackdown comes amid growing concerns over online exploitation in the state.
Rajasthan Police announced the successful dismantling of an international cyber slavery ring that had been exploiting vulnerable individuals through online platforms. The operation, carried out by the cyber crime division in collaboration with the Central Bureau of Investigation, led to the arrest of five suspects suspected of orchestrating and profiting from the illegal activities.
According to police statements, the gang used sophisticated phishing tactics to lure victims and then coerced them into forced labor and other forms of exploitation. The investigation revealed that the network operated across multiple states and had links to foreign entities.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody and are expected to face charges under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code. Police officials emphasized that this action is part of a broader initiative to curb cyber‑based human trafficking and protect citizens from digital predation.
The Rajasthan Police have urged the public to report any suspicious online activity and assured that further operations will be conducted to eliminate such threats from the digital space.
According to police statements, the gang used sophisticated phishing tactics to lure victims and then coerced them into forced labor and other forms of exploitation. The investigation revealed that the network operated across multiple states and had links to foreign entities.
The arrested individuals are currently in custody and are expected to face charges under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code. Police officials emphasized that this action is part of a broader initiative to curb cyber‑based human trafficking and protect citizens from digital predation.
The Rajasthan Police have urged the public to report any suspicious online activity and assured that further operations will be conducted to eliminate such threats from the digital space.