Rajasthan Police warns of cyber-slavery and launches law internship

The Rajasthan Police has issued an advisory warning young job seekers and their families about fraudulent overseas employment offers that can lead to ‘cyber-slavery’. Under the direction of Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma, the Cyber Crime Branch warned that international syndicates are targeting ambitious youth with promises of high salaries and benefits in Southeast Asian countries, including Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand.

According to the advisory, victims may be lured with roles in customer service, data entry, or digital marketing. Upon arrival, criminals may seize passports, identity documents, and mobile phones to restrict movement and communication. Victims are often coerced into participating in online scams, such as fake investment schemes and cryptocurrency fraud, through physical or psychological intimidation.

In a separate initiative, the Rajasthan Police has also launched an internship scheme for high-achieving law students. The program allows undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students to gain practical experience in various branches, including the Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, and Legal Branch. The unpaid internships, lasting between 45 days and three months, aim to provide exposure to the criminal justice system and forensic science.