Bihar: International Human Trafficking Racket Busted; Pakistani Agent Under Scanner

Kishanganj Police in Bihar have busted an alleged international human trafficking racket that targeted unemployed youths with promises of jobs abroad and reportedly sent them overseas through illegal routes. Two alleged key operatives have been arrested in Patna, while investigators are examining the role of a Pakistani agent based in Malaysia, according to reports published on October 17, 2026.

The investigation has brought attention to an alleged network that used overseas employment offers to collect money from job seekers before sending them to countries including Thailand and Malaysia. Police suspect that some victims were held against their will and forced to work after reaching their destinations. Human Trafficking Racket Busted: Missing West Bengal Teen Rescued From Jaipur Spa After 27 Days.

Two Suspects Arrested in Patna

The arrested suspects have been identified as Haji Nahid Ghani, a resident of Rauta in Purnia district, and Mohammed Tabrez, who is also reported to be from Purnia. The arrests were made on October 16 by a special team constituted on the directions of Kishanganj Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar, with assistance from the Bihar Special Task Force (STF).

According to Kishanganj SDPO-1 Khusru Siraj, the suspects allegedly operated through companies named Haji Nahid Ghani Private Limited and Taiba International Tour and Travels. They are accused of approaching unemployed youths with promises of employment in countries such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Malaysia, and collecting substantial sums of money from them.

Pakistani Agent in Malaysia Under Scanner

Police investigations have pointed to the alleged involvement of a Pakistani agent living in Malaysia. According to the reports, job seekers were allegedly routed through the so-called donkey route — an irregular and often illegal migration route — to reach foreign destinations. The victims were reportedly promised jobs abroad but were allegedly detained after arrival and made to work against their wishes. Their families were also allegedly asked to pay additional money to secure their release or bring them back to India. High-Profile S*x Racket Busted Near Jim Corbett: 52 Arrested at Luxury Resort in Ramnagar, 10 Women Rescued (Watch Video).

Victim's Account Reveals Alleged Trafficking Route

One case cited in the investigation involves Noor Jafar, whose father, Mohammed Suleman, alleged that he paid ₹1.8 lakh to send his son abroad for work. According to the complaint, Noor Jafar was first sent to Krabi in Thailand and was subsequently taken to Malaysia through an illegal route. He was allegedly confined in a room along with several other young men and later made to work at a company in Johor.

The reports said Noor Jafar managed to escape into a forest during a raid by Malaysian immigration authorities. He later returned to India with the help of another local agent. His account has highlighted the alleged risks faced by job seekers who rely on unverified overseas recruitment arrangements.

Police Probe Wider Network

Police are questioning the arrested suspects to establish the extent of the alleged trafficking network and identify other people involved. Investigators are also examining financial transactions, the role of overseas contacts and assets allegedly acquired through criminal activities. Reports indicate that multiple cases related to fraud and human trafficking have been registered against the accused in Kishanganj and Purnia districts. Further details about the full scale of the racket, the number of victims and the Pakistani agent's alleged role are subject to the ongoing investigation.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 17, 2026 09:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).