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NIA chargesheets Cambodia-linked cyber slavery syndicate, including absconding kingpin Anand Kumar Singh
India
Published on 16 May 2026
Kingpin allegedly sold each youth for up to 3000
The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet against five people, including an absconding alleged mastermind, in a case involving trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia. NIA says kingpin Anand Kumar Singh, also known as Munna Singh, recruited victims through agents and travel channels in India and worked with associates in Cambodia. The scheme allegedly “sold” youths to fake companies for USD 2,000–3,000 each, then seized passports, forcing victims into scam-company work while meting out torture.
- NIA chargesheet filed against five in Patna special court
- Alleged kingpin Anand Kumar Singh is absconding
- Recruitment used fake job offers and travel agents
- NIA alleges USD 2,000 to 3,000 charged per youth
- Passports seized; victims faced torture and forced labor
- Three accused arrested after returning from Cambodia
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