Mastermind Bilal Arrested in Modeling-Based Human Trafficking and Sex Racket
- Sreekumar, also known as Bilal, the alleged mastermind of a human trafficking and sex racket.
- The racket functioned by deceiving women with promises of professional modeling work to facilitate their trafficking to foreign countries.
- The investigation indicates that Sreekumar operated as part of a coordinated group.
The Kochi City Police have arrested S. Sreekumar, also known as Bilal, the alleged mastermind of a human trafficking and sex racket. The operation reportedly lured women into the network by offering fraudulent modeling opportunities.
The racket functioned by deceiving women with promises of professional modeling work to facilitate their trafficking to foreign countries. Specifically, investigations have revealed that Sreekumar was involved in sending women to Dubai under these pretenses.
Network and Coordination
The investigation indicates that Sreekumar operated as part of a coordinated group. He allegedly worked alongside individuals identified as Manjima and Shamla to transport women to Dubai.
Further details reveal that a woman named Sindhu was involved in the operation, providing commissions to Sreekumar for his role in the trafficking network.
Financials and Expanded Investigation
Financial details of the operation show that Sreekumar received payments ranging from 50,000 to 1 lakh rupees for each individual trafficked, referred to as a deal.
The Kochi City Police Commissioner confirmed the arrest and stated that the investigation is continuing. Police are currently probing potential links between the trafficking racket and a gangster leader based in Kochi.