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Cops bust prostitution racket, arrest mastermind

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September 06, 2024

COIMBATORE city police on Thursday busted a prostitution racket and arrested two persons including the mastermind, who allegedly has international connections, and his manager.

The latter suffered fracture in his leg while attempting to escape, police said.

The mastermind was identified as Sikkandar Basha (38) from Cumbum in Theni district. His manager S Stephan (32) is from Marthandam in Kanniyakumari district. He stayed at Podanur in Coimbatore. Basha operated from Kolkata and allegedly brought women to the country from Russia and several Asian countries on tourist visa, police said.

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