Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026
Public Release of Order
The court order detailing the prima facie case and NIA evidence is made available to the public.
Bail Denial Order
Bombay High Court bench of Justices A S Gadkari and S C Chandak officially denies the bail plea.
Arrest of Jerry Philips Jacob
Indian authorities arrest Jacob following reports from escaped victims and the Indian Embassy.
Trafficking Operations Begin
Alleged period where Jacob began luring educated youth with false job promises in Thailand.
The Bombay High Court has rejected the bail application of Jerry Philips Jacob, accused of trafficking educated Indian youth to Southeast Asia to operate cryptocurrency scam centers. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) provided evidence of coerced labor, torture, and the confiscation of passports in what officials describe as a growing 'cyber-slavery' crisis.