Officer arrested for human trafficking: Navy fully cooperates with law enforcement | Mumbai News

Lina Portman5 days ago

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After the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested a lieutenant commander-rank officer for his alleged involvement in smuggling people to South Korea on fake documents, the Indian Navy on Saturday said it would fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

The Navy remains committed to requiring its personnel to always maintain the highest standards of conduct, a defence spokesman said.

Lieutenant Commander Vipin Kumar Dagar (28) was arrested in Colaba on Thursday in south Mumbai for allegedly being part of a gang that sent people to South Korea with fake documents in exchange for money.

According to police, Dagar's associates confessed to sending 8-10 people to the East Asian country in this manner and charging Rs 10 lakhs per case.

In a statement, the defense spokesperson said, “A complaint of officer misconduct was received by the Navy from the Republic of Korea (RoK) Consulate in Mumbai. The Navy's investigation revealed that the case could be linked to a fraudulent visa trafficking gang. “As a result, the Indian Navy informed the civil police of its concerns and the information held, which initiated a detailed investigation. The Navy is fully cooperating with law enforcement and remains committed to holding its personnel to always maintain the highest standards of conduct,” the spokesperson added.

Police said Dagar, who resides in Haryana and is the son of an Air Force personnel, has been remanded in judicial custody till July 5.

First posted on: 06-29-2024 at 7:33 p.m. IST