A harrowing case of human trafficking and cybercrime has surfaced after a 25-year-old man from Gujarat was lured with the promise of a data entry job in Bangkok, only to be trafficked across the Thai border into Myanmar and forced into cyber fraud activities.
According to the complaint lodged with the Ahmedabad City Cyber Crime Branch, the victim was introduced to one Abhishek Singh through an acquaintance, Kinjal Shah, who assured him of a one-year work permit with free accommodation and meals at a company named I Tech in Bangkok. Singh also sent the victim an appointment letter and conducted video interviews via WhatsApp to gain his trust.
The victim, accompanied by a friend, booked tickets from Ahmedabad to Bangkok. However, upon arrival, he was handed over to a contact named ‘Wesley’, who arranged for a taxi to pick them up. Their passports were seized by the driver, and after being transported nearly 400 km away to Tak City, Thailand, the duo began to suspect foul play.
Soon after, the victim’s friend managed to escape, but the complainant was detained and transported through a series of vehicles, jungle routes, and even a canoe crossing, before being taken into Myanmar’s KK Park region. Here, along with several other youths, mostly Indians, he was trained in fraudulent cyber activities by a syndicate allegedly run by Chinese nationals.
During his captivity from April 19 to May 21, 2025, the victim was forced to sign a contract threatening a penalty of ₹3.5 lakh for disobedience. He was kept under armed guard, subjected to mental torture, and at one point confined to a lock-up for five days after secretly sharing videos of the premises with friends.
Eventually, his captors demanded ₹3.5 lakh for his release. The victim’s family transferred the amount through Google Pay to a QR code provided by the gang. Only after the payment was made was his passport returned, and he was released at the Myanmar–Thailand border. From there, he managed to reach Bangkok and return to Ahmedabad.
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, IT Act, and relevant trafficking laws. While Kinjal Shah has been arrested for facilitating the victim’s contact with Singh, efforts are on to trace Abhishek Singh and other accused who remain at large.
Advisory for those seeking jobs abroad
Police have urged job-seekers to exercise extreme caution when approached with offers of overseas employment.
Key safety guidelines include:
- Apply only through government-approved channels, embassies, or consulates.
- Verify offer letters and work permits thoroughly.
- Avoid making payments to unverified individuals or agencies.
- Beware of unsolicited calls, emails or WhatsApp messages offering jobs abroad.
Officials noted that several youths from Gujarat and other Indian states have fallen prey to similar rackets, which funnel victims into cybercrime hubs in Myanmar under the guise of legitimate employment.
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