CBI court grants bail to accused in alleged human trafficking, cyber fraud case

A Special CBI Court in Ahmedabad has granted regular bail to Mohit Giri, an accused allegedly involved in an international syndicate trafficking Indian citizens to Myanmar for cyber fraud activities.

The prosecution alleged that Giri was part of an organised syndicate that lured Indian citizens to Myanmar under the guise of lucrative job opportunities in Thailand. Once there, victims were reportedly confined and forced to conduct cyber fraud operations. Giri, who has been in judicial custody since November 11, 2025, faced charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Emigration Act, 1983.

The court observed that the investigation is now complete and the charge-sheet has been filed. The court placed reliance on the principle of parity, noting that the high court had previously granted Giri bail in a substantially similar case investigated by the CID Cyber Crime.  

The court further noted that the applicant had been in custody for over six months. The high court previously observed that Giri appeared to act only as a ‘sub-agent’, with larger operations managed by others. No substantial "money trail" was found directly linking the applicant to financial gains.

While the CBI vehemently opposed the release citing international ramifications and the potential for witness tampering, the court ruled that continued detention was unnecessary. Giri was released on a personal bond of ₹25,000 with several strict conditions.