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In a recent update from Princeton, Texas, police officers have hinted at the possibility of more arrests in the ongoing human trafficking case, suggesting that the number of victims involved could be as high as 50. This development comes after the arrest of four individuals, including three males and a female, on charges of human trafficking for labor. The suspects, identified as Chanda Dasireddy, Dwaraka Gunda, Santhosh Katkoori, and Anil Male, were apprehended following an investigation that revealed 15 adult females forced to work for Katkoori and his wife’s multiple shell companies. Following a search warrant execution, several electronic devices and fraudulent documents were seized from the residences of the suspects in Collin County cities of Princeton, Melissa, and McKinney.
The operation, which involved multiple law enforcement agencies, shed light on the forced laboring of both adult females and males across various locations. The investigation uncovered a network of forced labor involving the victims, with additional arrests pending as the authorities delve deeper into the case. The arrested individuals are now facing charges of trafficking of persons, a serious offense that carries significant penalties upon conviction. The police have refrained from disclosing the origins of the victims or how they were coerced into labor.
Princeton, located about 25 miles west of Greenville, has been rattled by this discovery, highlighting the prevalence of human trafficking even in seemingly quiet communities. The case has brought attention to the issue of labor exploitation and trafficking, urging a reevaluation of anti-trafficking measures and the support available to victims. As the investigation progresses, the police are working tirelessly to ensure justice for the victims and hold the perpetrators accountable for their crimes. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story on HeadlineFly.com.
