Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Mumbai Businessman Denied Bail in Laos Human Trafficking Case
A businessman named Salman Shaikh, aged 31, has been denied bail by a Mumbai court.
He's accused of tricking a young man, Jagir Sayyed, with a job offer and sending him to Laos.
Instead of a job, Sayyed was forced to do illegal things.
Sayyed says Shaikh took him, and others, to Thailand, then Laos, where they were trapped.
Their passports were taken, and they were made to work against their will.
If they wanted to leave, they had to pay a ransom.
The court decided there was enough evidence to keep Shaikh in custody while the investigation continues.
Salman Shaikh, 31, denied bail in a human trafficking case.
Accusations involve abducting a youth on the pretext of employment.
The youth was allegedly taken to Laos and forced into illegal activities.
Complainant Jagir Sayyed stated he was promised a job but was instead detained.
Court cited a strong prima facie case and ongoing investigation as reasons for denial of bail.
- Who
- Salman Shaikh and Jagir Sayyed
- What
- Shaikh is accused of abducting Sayyed and forcing him to engage in illegal activities in Laos.
- When
- February 9, 2024 (travel to Thailand)
- Where
- Laos, Thailand, and Mumbai
- Why
- Shaikh allegedly promised employment, but instead, forced Sayyed into illegal activities and demanded ransom.
- Accused
- Salman Shaikh
- Age of Accused
- 31
- Location of Crime
- Laos
- Complainant
- Jagir Sayyed
- Bail Status
- Denied
- Alleged Demand
- 20,000 Chinese yuan