New Delhi, May 6 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches in four states in connection with its probe into an organised network of agents engaged in trafficking Indian nationals to South-East Asian countries under the pretext of lucrative overseas job opportunities, the agency said on Wednesday.

The nine locations covered in the raids include Mumbai, Delhi, Uttarakhand's Kashipur, and Uttar Pradesh's Gonda, Lucknow and Saharanpur.

"These actions follow an extensive nationwide enquiry during which statements from victims were recorded. The agency has also undertaken detailed financial analysis, including tracking cryptocurrency transactions, to identify individuals involved in the trafficking network. During the ...