Kamran Haider, a notorious human trafficker responsible for luring young Indian men into cybercrime through fake call centers, has been arrested in Hyderabad after a 2,500-kilometer chase by Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Haider, a resident of Jasola, was wanted by authorities for his involvement in human trafficking and cyber fraud operations. He was also on the radar of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which had announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh for information leading to his capture.
Haider’s criminal network preyed on vulnerable youth from India, promising them lucrative job opportunities in countries like Thailand and Laos. However, upon arrival, the victims were forced to work in fake call centers, where they were coerced into committing cyber scams targeting individuals in Europe and the United States. Haider’s operation was highly organized, involving a network of traffickers and intermediaries who helped transport victims across borders and ensure they were exploited.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Manoj C revealed that the operation, led by Haider, was notorious for its sophisticated methods of recruitment and exploitation. “Once in Thailand or Laos, these young men were trapped in inhumane conditions, forced to work for criminals. They were coerced into running frauds targeting Western citizens,” said Manoj C.
Haider wasn’t just involved in trafficking; he was also linked to extorting money from the victims. Police revealed that he used cryptocurrency wallets to siphon funds from those who tried to escape the clutches of the criminal gangs. The investigation further uncovered that Haider was at the heart of a larger syndicate running an unlicensed manpower supply agency that trafficked young men to Southeast Asia, where they were used as virtual slaves.
The NIA had taken over the case after it was revealed that several other accomplices, including Manjoor Alam, Sahil, Ashish, and Pawan Yadav, were working with Haider in trafficking operations to the so-called Golden Triangle region of Southeast Asia.
Despite Haider’s efforts to evade capture by frequently changing his location, Delhi Police’s Special Cell team used technical surveillance to track him down. The team, which had been relentlessly pursuing him, eventually apprehended Haider near Nampally Railway Station in Hyderabad as he attempted to flee to another location.
Police officials described the chase as a grueling effort, with officers covering more than 2,500 kilometers without rest. Haider’s arrest marks a major victory in the fight against human trafficking and cybercrime syndicates that exploit vulnerable individuals for illegal activities.
This isn’t Haider’s first run-in with the law. The NIA had earlier flagged his involvement in trafficking operations across Southeast Asia. The agency’s investigation revealed that Haider had been operating under the guise of a consultancy firm—Ali International Consultancy Services—recruiting victims for forced labor and illegal activities abroad. Authorities also highlighted that Haider’s operations had led to numerous victims being trafficked to countries like Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, where they were exploited in deplorable conditions.
Haider now faces serious charges, including human trafficking, cyber fraud, and extortion. His arrest is expected to bring an end to the illegal operations that have affected many young lives across India.
