International Sex Racket Busted in Thane: Thai National Arrested

A Thai national has been apprehended, and two women rescued after a sex trafficking ring was uncovered in Thane. The arrests followed an investigation using a decoy to verify the illegal activities. The case involves expired visas and charges under relevant Indian laws, with victims now in sheltered care.

An intricate sex trafficking operation has been dismantled in Thane, leading to the arrest of a Thai national, according to police sources.

The arrest was the result of a sting operation, which utilized a decoy after receiving a tip-off concerning foreign nationals being supplied for prostitution.

Charges have been filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. With their visas expired, the victims were relocated to a government-approved shelter for women.

(With inputs from agencies.)