NIA raids 6 locations in Bihar, UP, Delhi in Cambodia cyber slavery case
Synopsis
The NIA has struck at the roots of a Cambodia-linked cyber slavery network, raiding six locations across Bihar, UP, and Delhi. Rescued victims describe electric shocks, confinement, and starvation — while the alleged kingpin, Anand Kumar Singh, remains at large. The operation signals that India's crackdown on Southeast Asia trafficking syndicates is far from over.
Key Takeaways
The NIA searched six locations across Bihar , Uttar Pradesh , and Delhi on 7 July in a Cambodia-linked cyber slavery case.
Raids covered four Bihar districts — Gopalganj , Siwan , Saran , and East Champaran — plus one location each in UP and Delhi.
The syndicate is allegedly masterminded by absconding accused Anand Kumar Singh alias Munna Singh .
A chargesheet was filed against Anand Kumar and four associates in May 2026 ; three aides were arrested in February 2026 .
Victims reportedly faced electric shocks , confinement , and denial of food and water at scam centres in Cambodia.
The NIA continues to hunt the remaining absconders to fully dismantle the network.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday, 7 July conducted searches across six locations in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi as part of its widening probe into a Cambodia-linked human trafficking and cyber slavery racket. The operation targeted premises connected to associates and supporters of the accused in the case, agency officials confirmed.
Where the Raids Were Conducted
The searches spanned four districts in Bihar — Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, and East Champaran — along with one location each in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. NIA teams seized smartphones, laptops, various digital devices, and several incriminating documents and items during the operation, according to an official press note.
The Syndicate at the Centre of the Probe
The investigation focuses on an organised syndicate allegedly masterminded by absconding accused Anand Kumar Singh, also known as Munna Singh. The NIA had filed a chargesheet against Anand Kumar and four associates — Prahlad Kumar Singh, Abhay Nath Dubey, Abhiranjan Kumar, and Rohit Yadav — in May 2026. Earlier, in February 2026, three of his aides — Abhay, Abhiranjan, and Rohit — were arrested in Delhi upon their return from Cambodia.
How the Trafficking Network Operated
Investigators have established that the syndicate lured Indian youth to Cambodia with false promises of high-paying legitimate jobs. Upon arrival, victims' passports were confiscated and they were handed over to fraudulent scam companies operating in the country. According to the NIA, Anand Kumar deployed a network of sub-agents and travel agents across India to recruit vulnerable young people before trafficking them abroad.
This comes amid a broader pattern of Southeast Asia-based cyber slavery operations that have ensnared thousands of Indian nationals in recent years, with Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia emerging as key hubs for such scam compounds.
Harrowing Accounts from Rescued Victims
The NIA's press note cited disturbing testimonies from rescued victims. 'The victims who have been rescued have narrated harrowing experiences. They were allegedly forced to work in scam centres and subjected to severe mental and physical torture, including electric shocks, confinement, and denial of food and water when they resisted or failed to meet targets,' the agency stated. The NIA described the racket as trapping Indian youths in 'modern-day slavery' under the guise of lucrative employment in Southeast Asia.
What Happens Next
The NIA said it is continuing efforts to track down the remaining absconders, including the alleged kingpin Anand Kumar Singh, and other members of the syndicate. The agency has indicated its investigation aims to dismantle the entire network and bring all perpetrators to justice. Further arrests and searches cannot be ruled out as the probe expands.
Point of View
Travel agents, and a passport-confiscation system that converts job-seekers into captive cyber-fraud labour. The chargesheet was filed in May 2026, yet the alleged mastermind remains at large — a detail that deserves scrutiny. India's law enforcement has improved at identifying and rescuing victims, but the extradition and fugitive-tracking machinery has not kept pace. Until kingpins face trial, the deterrent effect of these raids remains limited.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cambodia-linked cyber slavery case the NIA is investigating?
It is a case involving an organised syndicate that allegedly lured Indian youth to Cambodia with false promises of legitimate, high-paying jobs. Upon arrival, victims' passports were seized and they were forced to work in fraudulent scam centres, subjected to physical and mental torture according to the NIA.
Who is the alleged mastermind of the trafficking syndicate?
The NIA has identified Anand Kumar Singh , also known as Munna Singh , as the alleged kingpin. He is currently listed as an absconding accused. A chargesheet was filed against him and four associates in May 2026.
Where did the NIA conduct raids on 7 July?
The NIA searched six locations — four in Bihar (Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, and East Champaran) and one each in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Digital devices, smartphones, laptops, and incriminating documents were seized.
What happened to the victims trafficked to Cambodia?
According to the NIA, rescued victims reported being forced to work in scam centres and subjected to electric shocks, confinement, and denial of food and water when they resisted or failed to meet targets. The agency described their ordeal as 'modern-day slavery'.
What is the current status of the accused in this case?
Three associates — Abhay Nath Dubey, Abhiranjan Kumar, and Rohit Yadav — were arrested in Delhi in February 2026 upon their return from Cambodia. A chargesheet was filed in May 2026. The alleged mastermind, Anand Kumar Singh, remains at large and the NIA is actively pursuing him.
