The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken into custody Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan, allegedly a central figure in the trafficking of Indian citizens to cyber scam operations located in Myanmar, specifically targeting the Myawaddy region. This action follows an investigation that revealed a network of organized criminal syndicates that deceive victims by promising high-paying job opportunities in Thailand.

Trafficking Modus Operandi Revealed

According to official statements from the CBI, victims were initially transported from Delhi to Bangkok before being covertly redirected to locations in Myanmar, where they were coerced into working in cyber scam facilities. In these environments, individuals were forced to participate in various types of cyber fraud, such as “digital arrest” scams, romance scams, and fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes aimed at victims on a global scale, including those within India.

Abuse and Exploitation of Victims

Individuals caught in this trafficking web reportedly faced wrongful confinement, intimidation, and both physical and psychological abuse, with their freedom of movement severely restricted. In 2025, several Indian nationals managed to flee from these compounds, eventually reaching Thailand, from where they were repatriated to India in March and November of the same year.

CIA Investigation and Arrest Proceedings

In response to the information obtained, the CBI undertook an extensive investigation, interviewing escapees to gain insights into the trafficking networks and the operations of these cyber fraud centers. Sunil Ramakrishnan, also known by the alias Krish, was identified as a primary facilitator within this criminal structure, playing a significant role in the illegal relocation and exploitation of victims throughout Southeast Asia.

Surveillance and Evidence Collection

His activities were monitored closely, leading to his arrest in Mumbai following his return to India. Subsequent searches of his residential location resulted in the recovery of incriminating digital materials associated with trafficking operations in both Myanmar and Cambodia.

Ongoing Investigations and Future Actions

The CBI has expressed its commitment to continue the investigation to identify and capture additional individuals involved in this transnational trafficking network, including foreign nationals. The agency aims to unveil the full scope of these criminal operations and remains dedicated to dismantling cybercrime syndicates while safeguarding Indian citizens from such exploitation.

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