CBI arrests Mumbai man as kingpin in Myanmar cyber scam trafficking case
CBI arrests Mumbai man as kingpin in Myanmar cyber scam trafficking case
CBI arrests Mumbai resident Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan, alias Krish, accused kingpin in a cross-border trafficking network fueling Myanmar-based cyber scams.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a man in connection with a cross-border human trafficking case tied to cyber scam centres operating in Myanmar. The accused, Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan, alias Krish, is a resident of Mumbai and is described by investigators as a key facilitator who helped move Indian victims to scam hubs in Southeast Asia. The arrest followed a detailed probe into the trafficking network and its links to cyber fraud operations in Myanmar and Cambodia.
During initial inquiries, authorities uncovered that victims were lured with promises of lucrative job opportunities in Thailand. They were first escorted from Delhi to Bangkok and then secretly diverted to Myanmar, where they were forced to work at cyber fraud facilities. These centres are known to engage in a range of crimes, including digital arrest schemes, romance frauds, and cryptocurrency investment scams aimed at victims worldwide, including Indians.
Testimonies collected by investigators describe victims facing wrongful confinement, constant intimidation, physical and mental abuse, and strict restrictions on movement. In 2025, a number of Indian nationals managed to escape the compounds and were repatriated to India via Thailand. The CBI conducted extensive interviews to map the operation’s modus operandi and to gather details about other individuals involved in the trafficking network.
Searches conducted at Ramakrishnan’s residence yielded digital evidence allegedly linked to trafficking networks in Myanmar and Cambodia. The agency says the operation’s centres are concentrated in the KK Park area of the Myawaddy region, underscoring a coordinated, cross-border syndicate. Based on current inputs, investigations are continuing to identify the other key leaders and facilitators responsible for the trafficking and exploitation of victims.
The development marks another significant step in dismantling cross-border trafficking rings that capitalise on vulnerable individuals and exploit them in cyber fraud ecosystems. As the case progresses, authorities say more details will emerge about the broader network and the measures needed to prevent such abuse in the future.
