Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Vizag Police Rescue Youth Forced into Cybercrimes Overseas
Some people in Visakhapatnam were tricked into going abroad for fake jobs.
They were promised good salaries but were forced to commit cybercrimes like online scams.
These people were kept locked up and were treated badly if they didn't cooperate.
The police rescued 85 of these people from Myanmar and Cambodia and arrested the agents who tricked them.
The police are now warning others not to fall for these fake job offers and are taking action against the agents.
Visakhapatnam police rescued 85 Indian youth forced into cybercrimes in Myanmar and Cambodia.
20 agents were arrested for luring youth with false job promises and collecting recruitment fees.
Victims were promised high-paying jobs but were forced into cybercrime operations like scams.
The rescued individuals were subjected to physical violence, psychological torture, and confinement.
Police are taking strict action against agents and have issued warnings to prevent future exploitation.
- Who
- Visakhapatnam police, 85 rescued youth, 20 arrested agents, and China-based companies.
- What
- 85 youth were rescued from cybercrime operations in Myanmar and Cambodia.
- When
- Investigations ongoing, with rescue operations and arrests made recently.
- Where
- Myanmar and Cambodia, with origins and investigations in Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- Youth were lured by agents with false job promises and forced into cybercrime to make money through scams.
Recruitment Agents
Victims
Ethical Considerations
Recruitment Agents
Victims view recruitment agents as exploiters of vulnerabilities and deceivers
Victims
N/A
- Rescued Youth
- 85
- Arrested Agents
- 20
- Cases Registered
- 8
- Location of Exploitation
- Myanmar and Cambodia
- Methods of Force
- Physical violence, psychological torture, confinement
- Scam Types
- Cryptocurrency, trading, loan apps, online gaming, fake courier services, digital arrest frauds
- Helpline Number
- 1930