DALLAS, Texas — Four Indian Americans, one of them a woman, are accused of running a labor trafficking operation out of a house in Collins County, which is close to this location. Following their arrest in March, Chandan Dasireddy, 24, Dwaraka Gunda, 31, Santhosh Katkoori, 31, and Anil Male, 37, are currently being charged with second-degree felonies related to human trafficking. In relation to the case, authorities expect more arrests. On July 1, Fox4News.com reported that police released the investigative details. Following the discovery of 15 women in a home by police, who claim to be victims of human labor trafficking, the arrests were made.When a pest control firm was called to the house for a potential bed bug infestation, the first suspicion was raised.
Upon entering the premises, inspectors observed rooms where 3-5 young females were sleeping on the floor, along with numerous suitcases. The company alerted law enforcement, initiating the investigation, Fox4News.com reported.
Investigators found the residence lacked basic furniture and contained mainly computer electronics and blankets, according to law enforcement officials and the adult women were being forced to work for Santhosh Katkoori who operated multiple shell companies with his wife, Dwaraka Gunda.
From Katkoori’s residence, authorities seized multiple laptops, cell phones, printers, and fraudulent documents. The investigation also uncovered involvement of multiple locations in several other locations in the county.
