Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Rachakonda Cops Rescue Ugandan Women From Online Prostitution Ring
Police in Hyderabad rescued two women from Uganda who were tricked into working in an online prostitution ring.
A man named Daniel used an app to advertise the women and take payments.
Police set up a sting and found a customer at the location, whom they arrested.
The organizer, Daniel, got away for now.
The police found money, phones, and other evidence.
They are still looking for Daniel and others involved.
Rachakonda police rescued two Ugandan women from forced online prostitution.
The operation took place on Thursday in Bhavani Nagar, Nacharam, Hyderabad.
Police arrested a customer, Mohite Sampath Kumar, and are searching for the organizer, Daniel.
Daniel allegedly used the Locanto app to advertise victims and collect payments.
Evidence including cash, UPI payments, and mobile phones was seized during the raid.
- Who
- Rachakonda Police (Anti-Human Trafficking Unit) and Nacharam Police
- What
- Rescued two Ugandan women allegedly forced into online prostitution and arrested a customer.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Bhavani Nagar, Nacharam, Hyderabad
- Why
- Following a tip-off about human trafficking
Law Enforcement
Suspects/Victims
Nature of Operation
Law Enforcement
Police allege the operation involved forced online prostitution of Ugandan women using a mobile app and the Locanto app for advertising and payments.
Suspects/Victims
The victims were allegedly forced into online prostitution, suggesting they were victims rather than willing participants in the organizing of the brothel.
Customer Involvement
Law Enforcement
A customer, Mohite Sampath Kumar, was arrested during the raid.
Suspects/Victims
The customer was found at the premises where the women were rescued.
- Location of Rescue
- Bhavani Nagar, Nacharam, Hyderabad
- Date of Operation
- Thursday
- Victims
- Two Ugandan women
- Arrested Individuals
- Mohite Sampath Kumar (customer)
- Absconding Organizer
- Daniel
- Evidence Seized
- ₹8,050 cash, ₹500 and ₹1,000 in UPI payments, six mobile phones
- App Used
- Locanto app
