Kamran Haider, a key member of a human trafficking ring that lured Indian men to Southeast Asia under the guise of employment and forced them into cybercrime, has been arrested in Hyderabad. The operation, involving a complex network, highlights the growing threat of human trafficking for online fraud.
Alice Guo, a former mayor of Bamban, Philippines, has been accused of running a complex criminal network linked to Chinese syndicates. This includes allegations of money laundering, human trafficking, and operating an illegal gambling operation. After fleeing the country, Guo was eventually arrested in Indonesia and extradited to the Philippines, where she faces multiple charges. Her case highlights growing concerns about Chinese influence in the Philippines and the corruption that undermines its justice system.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has apprehended six individuals in Chennai and seized 10.13 kg of methamphetamine worth 50.65 crore, dismantling a major international drug smuggling network with its roots in Dubai. The operation, which involved the arrest of low-level operatives and key figures in the syndicate, highlights the DRI’s success in infiltrating the deeper layers of the drug trafficking operation.
German authorities have made the country’s largest ever cocaine seizure, confiscating 35.5 tonnes of the drug with a street value of 2.6 billion euros. The haul was discovered in shipping containers between April and September 2023, with investigations revealing a complex smuggling operation involving fake companies and suspects from various countries.
