SIA Searches Two Houses in South Kashmir Over Alleged Human Trafficking, Cyber Fraud Network
By : Sheikh Mohammad Isa
The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, on Thursday conducted searches at two residential premises in Kulgam and Qazigund as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud network. Greater Kashmir
According to an SIA spokesperson, searches were conducted at the residence of Gulam Nabi Khanday alias Charlie, Mohsin and Jerry Khan, a resident of Bungam Chewgam in Kulgam, and at the residence of Ashiq Hussain Sheikh of Baghpora Yar Khushipora, Qazigund. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The searches were carried out in the early hours under warrants issued by a competent court in connection with FIR No. 01/2026 registered at Police Station SIA Kashmir, officials said. Kashmir Life
The case concerns an alleged organised network that reportedly targeted unemployed and vulnerable youth from Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of India with promises of overseas employment. According to the agency, some of those recruited were allegedly taken through Thailand to the Myawaddy region of Myanmar, where they were subsequently exploited and allegedly forced to participate in cyber scam operations. Kashmir Observer
SIA Seizes Phones, Documents and Job Agreements
During the searches, the SIA seized several items, including mobile phones, identity-related documents, PAN cards, a passport and job agreements. The agency said the material is being examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Kashmir Life
The preliminary investigation has allegedly indicated that local facilitators were working with foreign-based handlers to lure unemployed youth with offers of jobs abroad. The recruits were then allegedly moved across international borders before being exploited in cyber fraud operations in Myanmar.
Probe Focuses on Wider Transnational Network
The SIA said the emerging investigation points towards a possible transnational chain involving recruitment, transportation, facilitation and exploitation across multiple jurisdictions.
Investigators are now working to establish the wider network, including its alleged local and overseas links as well as the financial and logistical channels that may have supported its activities.
The agency said assistance from national agencies and international partners has also been sought as the investigation progresses. Kashmir Life
The investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against individuals named in the case have not been established in court.
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