A disturbing case of human labor trafficking has come to light in Collin County, Texas, leading to the arrest of four individuals accused of running a trafficking scheme out of a residence. Princeton Police Department’s investigation revealed that 15 women were found as alleged victims of human trafficking at a home on Ginsburg Lane. Charged in connection with the trafficking operation are Chandan Dasireddy (24), Dwaraka Gunda (31), Santhosh Katkoori (31), and Anil Male (37). They face charges of trafficking of humans, a second-degree felony, with authorities indicating more arrests could follow.
According to Princeton police, the investigation was initiated following a report which raised concerns about the living conditions at the residence. Upon obtaining a search warrant for Santhosh Katkoori’s home, police discovered 15 adult females who were allegedly forced to live and work under exploitative conditions.
The authorities found that all the young women, living in the same home, were forced to sleep on the floor at a home on Ginsburg Lane in Collin County, Princeton. “There was basically no furniture inside the home, just a bunch of computer electronics and blankets,” police said. Further searches at multiple locations in Princeton, Melissa, and McKinney revealed additional evidence including laptops, cell phones, printers, and fraudulent documents.
The investigation was sparked when a pest control company, responding to a call regarding possible bed bugs, discovered the alarming situation. Each room reportedly housed 3-5 young females with numerous suitcases, prompting the company to alert law enforcement. Sergeant Carolyn Crawford of the Princeton Police indicated that the operation involved over 100 individuals, with more than half of them identified as victims. However, specifics regarding the nature of the labor they were forced into have not been disclosed.
