India, March 16 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Krishna Kumar Lakhwani, a Kanpur-based recruiter, for allegedly sending Indians to "cyber-slavery compounds" in Southeast Asia, where they were allegedly forced to run scams targeting people back home.

The accused allegedly lured young people through advertisements promising lucrative jobs abroad, such as data entry or customer support roles, news agency PTI reported, citing officials.

He reportedly charged $300-400 to get people the jobs he promised and to set up interviews. After 'selection', the job seekers would be transported abroad to Southeast Asian countries.

The accused allegedly made travel arrangements, and many were transported through Delhi to Cambod...