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The Princeton Police in Texas, USA, recently made a significant breakthrough in a human trafficking case involving individuals of Telugu origin. The authorities apprehended four individuals, including a couple, in connection to a large-scale human trafficking scheme. The arrests were carried out following a welfare concern that led officers to discover 15 young women living in deplorable conditions during a house raid in Collin County, Texas.
The accused individuals, namely Chandan Dasireddy, Dwaraka Gunda, Santhosh Katkoori, and Anil Male, have been charged with human trafficking, a second-degree felony in Texas. If convicted, they could face a sentence ranging from two to 20 years in prison. Investigations revealed that the victims, both men and women, were coerced into working for various shell companies owned by Katkoori and Gunda, who operated in the IT industry.
It was reported that the victims were forced to sleep on the floor in a home lacking basic furniture but filled with computer electronics. The authorities were alerted by a pest control company that had visited the house for a potential bed bug issue, leading to the discovery of the victims. Subsequent search warrants were executed at the residence on Ginsburg Lane and other premises in Princeton, Melissa, and McKinney, uncovering a significant amount of evidence.
The practice of body shopping, common in the IT industry, involves recruiting and training workers who are then contracted out to other companies for profit. Telugu states have been known as a hub for body shopping due to the availability of skilled labor at competitive rates. The recent arrests shed light on the prevalence of such schemes and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for financial gain.
As the investigation continues, more arrests are anticipated in connection to this major human trafficking operation. The authorities are committed to bringing those involved in such heinous crimes to justice and ensuring the safety and well-being of victims. Stay updated with HeadlineFly.com for further developments on this case.
