Interpol notice against kingpin

Interpol has issued a red notice against Sunny Gonsalves, a key accused in the conspiracy probe into the organised trafficking syndicate engaged in luring and trafficking of Indian youth to the south east Asian countries and forcing them into illegal activities including working at fake call centres duping people across the world, people familiar with the development said.

- Neeraj Chauhan

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and police forces from several states are investigating instances of human trafficking linked to the racket.

Recently, a large number of Indian nationals working in call centres in Myanmar fled to Thailand, following a crackdown on several scam centres.

An officer familiar with the development said Gonsalves, aged around 29, a native of Maharashtra, isa key accused in the entire human trafficking chain. “An Interpol red notice has been issued recently against him based on a request by Indian agencies. The notice will allow member countries to locate him and arrest him,” said an officer, who asked not to be named.