In a major crackdown, the Goa Cyber Cell has arrested three individuals, including a Kazakhstan national of Chinese origin, for their involvement in an international human trafficking and cyber slavery racket. The accused operated fraudulent call centers across Southeast Asia, coercing victims into executing cybercrimes.
Among the 549 Indians recently rescued from Myanmar by the Indian government, one victim was identified as a Goan. Based on a complaint from PSI Sarvesh Sawant, an FIR was registered under Cyber PS FIR No. 08/2025, invoking various sections of the BNS, IT Act, and Emigration Act, leading to the investigation.
Modus Operandi
The accused lured victims with false promises of lucrative call center jobs in Thailand, offering salaries up to ₹60,000 per month. Upon arrival, victims were forced to contact potential cyber victims in the USA, manipulating them into investing in fake trading companies or engaging in honey trapping to commit financial fraud.
Investigations revealed that accused Adithya Ravichandran conducted candidate interviews for these fictitious jobs. Working under accused Rupnarayan Gupta, who operated an unregistered recruitment agency named Evanka in Mumbai, Adithya ensured the victims were sent abroad. The third accused, Talaniti Nulaxi, facilitated victim hiring and managed fraudulent activities through platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, and Zoom.
Accused Arrested
- Adithya Ravichandran (22), resident of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – Arrested on March 23 by a Goa Police team led by PSI Mandar Desai.
- Rupnarayan Gupta (36), resident of Mumbai – Arrested on March 27 by a team led by SI Sherwyn D’Costa.
- Talaniti Nulaxi (22), a Kazakhstan national of Chinese origin – Arrested on March 26 by a team led by SI Sarvesh Sawant.
Seizures and Evidence
- Adithya Ravichandran: Two mobile phones, a laptop, and incriminating documents.
- Talaniti Nulaxi: One laptop, a mobile phone, and three fake ID cards (UAE, China, Kazakhstan).
- Rupnarayan Gupta: One mobile phone with incriminating evidence.
Ongoing Investigation
Further investigations suggest the gang planned to establish similar call centers in other Asian countries. They were also involved in renting bank accounts, SIM cards, and recruiting agents for fraudulent operations. PI Deepak Pednekar is leading the probe under the supervision of ASP Akshat Aayush IPS and SP Rahul Gupta IPS.
