Major Indian Trafficking Scheme Busted in Omaha

Major Indian trafficking scheme busted in Omaha

Within a month of a multi-agency task force being launched to target border crime, and an FBI Summer Heat Initiative, another major border crime bust was made in Omaha, Neb.

Omaha Area Motels, Salons, Human Trafficking Tied To Multi-Year Probe And Five Arrests

The FBI Omaha office led a multi-year, multi-agency operation that on Tuesday spurred search warrants on 14 businesses and two residences and the arrests of five people in the Omaha-area motel industry.(Cindy Gonzalez / Nebraska Examiner) Omaha Police Chief Todd Schaderer.(Nikos Frazier / Omaha World-Herald via AP) By Cindy GonzalezNebraska ExaminerOMAHA — A multi-year investigation centered on multiple motels, “brow and lash” salons and alleged…

5 Indian-Americans charged in Nebraska human trafficking and visa fraud ring

Highlights:Five Indian-Americans arrested after FBI-led raids in Omaha metro and central Nebraska.Accused allegedly exploited minors (some under 12) and adults for sex and forced labor.Hotels reportedly encouraged drug use and prostitution to boost profits.10 minors and 17 adults rescued from unsafe, exploitative conditions.Charges include human trafficking, visa fraud, staged robberies, and illegal border crossings.Federal authorities in Nebras…