The Asian Pacific Post, 22 Oct 2008
Authorities in India, Malaysia and Singapore are intensifying a probe into a widespread trafficking racket that pushes women from India’s northeastern states into the flesh trade in Malaysia and Singapore.
The investigation has intensified after the rescue of five Indian girls, leading to the arrest of several kingpins in three countries, the New Straits Times said.
Manipur appears to be the prime source of the girls, called “spices of India.” Police held simultaneous raids, arresting many gangsters including Philip Gangmei and Vicky Kungo in Imphal in September, followed by three more arrests Oct 3.
Singapore and Malaysian police are also believed to be after another man, thought to be the mastermind of a Singapore-based “recruiting firm”, the newspaper said.
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