Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Indian Men Duped, Kidnapped, and Tortured in Iran.
Three men were tricked by a travel agent who promised to take them to Australia for work.
Instead, they were taken to Iran, where they were held captive and beaten.
The kidnappers demanded money from their families.
The men were hurt badly, but one of them found a way to secretly tell the police where they were.
The police rescued them, and they were able to go home with help from the Indian Embassy.
Men were promised visas and work permits in Australia but were trafficked to Iran.
They were held captive, tortured, and their families were asked for a ransom.
The victims were beaten with knives and belts, resulting in severe physical injuries.
One of the captives was able to provide the police with the location of their captors.
The victims were rescued by Iranian police and eventually returned to India.
- Who
- Three Indian men, along with other victims, were kidnapped by a group of men.
- What
- Three Indian men were kidnapped and held captive in Iran after being promised visas and work in Australia.
- When
- The kidnapping began in late April and the men were rescued on June 1.
- Where
- The men were kidnapped in Iran after arriving from Dubai.
- Why
- The men were kidnapped for ransom after being promised a better life abroad.
Victims & Families
Agent's Defense
Victims' Rights
Victims & Families
Victims and their families have the right to pursue legal action against the agent.
Agent's Defense
Agent should not be charged
- Agent's Promise
- Visas and work permits in Australia.
- Initial Destination
- Dubai
- Actual Destination
- Tehran, Iran
- Ransom Demand
- Rs 54 Lakh (reduced from Rs 2 crore)
- Rescue Date
- June 1
- Return to India
- June 23