Seven migrant workers held captive by alleged job racket in Kochi rescued
Police in Kochi rescued seven migrant workers who were held captive by a job racket promising fake employment in Canada. The victims were coerced into recording deceptive videos to convince their families of their arrival abroad.
Why it matters
This incident exposes the growing threat of human trafficking and fraudulent international recruitment schemes targeting vulnerable workers.
The Cheranalloor police on Friday (June 12, 2026) rescued seven migrant workers who had been confined to a rented building on Mundiath Road near Cheranalloor by an alleged inter-State job racket. The police arrested a West Bengal native, Abdul Rahim, in connection with the incident, while at least 11 others allegedly involved in the racket are reportedly on the run.
The article provides a factual account of a police operation and criminal investigation.
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