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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Cyber slavery racket: Two more agents held, 4 rescued from Cambodia
1 2 3 Visakhapatnam: The police have issued an advisory on rising cases of cyber slavery in Southeast Asian nations. People in search of jobs abroad are being lured by fake agents and later forced to commit cyber frauds to survive. The Vizag city police have arrested two more agents and rescued four youngsters who were being trafficked to Cambodia. The accused, identified as Yelliti Suresh and R. Adi Lakshmi, are residents of the Gajuwaka locality in Vizag. The duo had lured unemployed youth with promises of lucrative jobs abroad. Vizag city police commissioner Shanka Brata Bagchi said the gang's kingpin, Vijay Kumar alias Sunny, is operating from Cambodia and has recruited youngsters from various parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to carry out cybercrimes. He added that more than 150 people from Vizag are currently working in Cambodia in cyber fraud operations. It may be recalled that the Vizag police arrested Mukhesh, a native of Anakapalle district, last month for allegedly attempting to deceive unemployed youngsters with fake job offers and push them into cyber slavery in Laos. Police have also decided to issue a lookout circular for Ankita, a Vizag-based woman currently in Laos, who has been involved in luring youth with false job offers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo A senior police officer said hundreds of individuals from Andhra Pradesh are trapped in Cambodia, where they are allegedly held against their will and forced to carry out cyber frauds. Through the ongoing efforts of the AP Police, more than 100 youngsters previously trapped in Cambodia have been brought back home. With many educated but unemployed youth seeking job opportunities, these trafficking gangs promise positions in data entry and call centers abroad. The agents typically collect between Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh from each candidate. Upon arrival in Southeast Asian countries, the gangs seize their passports, preventing them from leaving. Victims are then forced to engage in cybercrime targeting Indians, and in some cases, are made to pay thousands of Chinese Yuan to secure their return home.
New York Post
16-07-2025
- New York Post
Indian police find Russian mom and her two kids living and ‘worshiping God' in remote cave
NEW DELHI — Police in India's southern Karnataka state said Wednesday they found a Russian woman and her two young daughters living in isolation in a remote forest cave. The woman, identified as Nina Kutina, 40, and her daughters, aged six and four, were found by police during a routine patrol to Ramatirtha Hill, a popular tourist site on the coast of Karnataka, on July 9. Police officer Sridhar S.R. said the family had been living in the cave for more than a week. Police said they were taking steps to repatriate Kutina to Russia for overstaying her visa. She and her children have been moved to a nearby detention facility for foreigners living illegally in India. Advertisement Police in India found Russian woman Nina Kutina living in a cave in the state of Karnataka with her two children. AP Police said in a statement that Kutina spent her time in the cave meditating by candlelight, and that she told investigating officers she was 'interested in staying in the forest and worshiping God.' Sridhar said Kutina told police that she had worked as a tutor of Russian language in Goa, a coastal tourist state in southern India. Advertisement 'It is nothing but her love for adventure that brought her here,' said Sridhar. He said police found pictures of Hindu deities on the inside walls of the cave where Kutina had been living. In a photograph provided by the police, she is seen in front of makeshift curtains made of red saris that covered the entrance to the cave. The Russian Embassy in New Delhi didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Every morning, the NY POSTcast offers a deep dive into the headlines with the Post's signature mix of politics, business, pop culture, true crime and everything in between. Subscribe here! Advertisement The police statement said Kutina sent a message to her friends after she was found. 'Our peaceful life in the cave has ended — our cave home destroyed,' she wrote in the message, according to the statement. The Associated Press contacted Kutina over the phone but she declined to comment. On Tuesday, she told news agency Press Trust of India that she spent her days in the cave by painting, singing, reading books, and living peacefully with her children.
New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu stresses AI's role in preventing crimes
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu underscored the vital role of technology in ensuring law and order, stating that peace and security are essential for investment and development. Speaking after inaugurating the 'AI 4 Andhra Police Hackathon' in Guntur on Friday, he urged the police to fully adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced tools for crime prevention and investigation. 'A State can prosper only when law and order are firmly under control. Technology must become a driving force in policing, making Andhra Pradesh a model for crime-free governance,' Naidu affirmed. The AI hackathon, jointly organised by the State police and four US-based AI firms, saw participation from over 160 teams focusing on AI solutions for policing. On the occasion, Naidu interacted with participants and stressed the need for technology-driven, data-backed policing, moving beyond traditional methods. 'We have introduced WhatsApp Governance for citizen services and are expanding CCTV and drone surveillance across the State,' he said, adding, 'The days of relying solely on traditional policing methods are over. It is encouraging to see AP Police recognising the importance of technology and organising this innovative event.' Pointing to the former minister YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case, Naidu said, 'There were many baseless allegations against me in connection with the case. I was targeted with defamatory slogans like 'blood history'. However, the truth came out through scientific investigation and digital tools like Google Takeout, used effectively by the CBI.' Issuing a warning to criminal elements, Naidu stated, 'Those involved in rowdyism, ganja trade, and crimes against women can expect the hammer to come down hard, with technology providing irrefutable evidence.' He further stated that his government will always encourage young people to join the technological revolution. 'Earlier, we promoted IT in Andhra Pradesh. Now, we are preparing to showcase Telugu talent globally through the upcoming Quantum Valley project. Just like the United States has Silicon Valley, Andhra Pradesh will soon be home to Quantum Valley. The world today demands: work locally, think globally, act globally. This is the direction we are moving towards,' Naidu stated. Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communication Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, and Director General of Police (DGP) Harish Kumar Gupta were also present at the event.
