What began as a search for a missing job seeker has now exposed a wider cyber fraud network operating across borders and exploiting Indian youth through fake overseas offers. Gurgaon Cyber Crime Police arrested Yogesh Kumar, aged 30, from Bohra Kalan on January 8, 2026 after his deportation from Myanmar. The arrest marks a key step in the cyber fraud investigation linked to Chinese cyber fraud syndicates operating scam centres in Southeast Asia.
The cyber fraud case surfaced after a Gurgaon resident complained that his brother was trapped abroad after responding to job ads on Telegram and Instagram. He was promised work in Thailand but was trafficked to Myanmar in May 2025 and forced into cyber fraud activities, run by Chinese operators. When he refused, he received death threats. His family was extorted for Rs. 4 lakh for his “return” but he was not released. He, later escaped during Myanmar army action against cyber fraud camps.
Police registered an FIR at Manesar Cyber Police Station under BNS Sections 143(2) for trafficking, 318(4) for cheating and 61 for conspiracy. The cyber fraud trail showed the extorted amount moved from the victim’s family to Sandeep’s account and then to Mukul’s account. Both were arrested in November 2025. Yogesh’s mobile phone and SIM card were seized. ACP Priyanshu Dewan said recruiters earned Rs. 14,300 to Rs. 17,300 per victim, equal to 5,000 to 6,000 Thai baht with extra payments for illegal border crossings. Officials estimate over 20,000 Indians remain trapped in cyber fraud hubs across Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia with proceeds routed to China.
Yogesh was brought to Delhi after deportation and arrested by the Manesar Cyber unit before being sent to judicial custody on January 9. Police are tracing more victims and following Telegram links to identify Chinese cyber fraud handlers. Several accounts have been frozen and coordination with Myanmar has increased after 2025 raids freed around 1,000 Indians. Authorities warned the public to verify agencies on emigrate.gov.in avoid upfront payments and report cyber fraud through 14599 or cybercrime.gov.in.
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