Two from Karnataka rescued from Chinese-run scam compound in Myanmar
Two Indian youths have been rescued from a Chinese-operated cyber scam compound in Myanmar following a multi-agency operation. Authorities are warning citizens to be cautious of fraudulent overseas job offers that promise high salaries in IT and marketing.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing threat of human trafficking and cyber-slavery syndicates operating in Southeast Asia targeting Indian nationals.
Two youths from Karnataka who were allegedly trapped in a Chinese-operated cyber scam compound in Myanmar have been rescued and safely repatriated to India following a coordinated operation involving the Karnataka Cyber Command, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Embassy of India in Myanmar.
According to a press release issued by the Karnataka Cyber Command, the operation was launched after specific intelligence was shared by a Deputy Director of the Enforcement Directorate. Working closely with I4C and Indian diplomatic officials in Myanmar, authorities secured the release of the two Indian nationals, who returned to their homes late on Sunday night.
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