India arrests suspect Krish linked to "Southeast Asia cryptocurrency scam network"

CycleProphet · 2026-03-28T03:49:48+00:00

The Central Bureau of Investigation of India has arrested Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan, who is suspected of involvement in a transnational human trafficking and scam network. He lured Indian citizens through fake recruitment to Southeast Asia to engage in activities such as crypto investments and romance scams. The criminal organization used crypto assets for money transfers, and the investigation is ongoing.

CycleProphet

2026-03-28 03:49:48

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According to TechFlow news on March 28, as reported by FinanceFeeds, the Central Bureau of Investigation in India has arrested suspect Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan (also known as Krish), who is allegedly involved in a transnational human trafficking network related to Southeast Asian online fraud activities, identified as a key coordinator of the cross-border scam network.

This network lured Indian citizens to Thailand through fake job offers and then transported them to scam centers in Myanmar, Cambodia, and other locations, forcing them to engage in activities such as cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams. Law enforcement agencies stated that these crimes utilize crypto assets to facilitate cross-border fund transfers, making tracking more difficult, and investigations are still ongoing.

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