Exclusive Report | New Delhi: Indian central agencies have uncovered a deep-rooted Pakistani connection in the notorious Cambodia-based job scam that has exploited thousands of Indian youth. Forensic analysis of digital footprints, including IP logs from recruitment chats and VOIP calls, has traced several masterminds to servers and handlers operating directly from Pakistan.

⚠️ Modus Operandi Revealed: Victims were lured via social media with promises of high-paying “Data Entry” jobs in casinos and call centers. Once they reached Cambodia, their passports were seized, and they were forced into carrying out cyber-frauds and “digital arrest” scams targeting fellow Indians.

Investigation sources reveal that victims from states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Mumbai, Telangana, and Kerala were the primary targets of this coordinated network. The Delhi Police IFSO unit recently busted a linked SIMBOX racket where devices were configured by Chinese nationals but funded and controlled by a Pakistani handler to manipulate IMEIs and facilitate international fraud.

  • Trapped Victims: Over 5,000 Indians estimated to be stuck in scam compounds.
  • Financial Loss: Syndicate suspected of duping Indians of over ₹100 crore.
  • Rescue Ops: 6,700+ Indians rescued from SE Asia as of late 2025.
  • Tech Used: 22 SIMBOX devices and 20,000+ SIM cards seized.

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has now registered these Pakistani IP addresses in the ‘suspect registry’ to block further fraudulent activities. Authorities have issued a stern advisory to job seekers, urging them to verify overseas employment offers through the ‘e-Migrate’ portal and avoid unauthorized agents.