Five Indian Americans Charged in Nebraska Human Trafficking Case

According to court documents, 10 minors — some under 12 — and 17 adults were rescued.

The accused allegedly owned and managed hotels where minors and adults were exploited for sex and forced labor. / Courtesy of Lalit K Jha

Federal authorities have charged five Indian Americans in connection with an alleged human trafficking and immigration fraud network operating across multiple hotels in Nebraska. The arrests followed early morning raids at properties in the Omaha metro area and central Nebraska.

The accused — Kentakumar “Ken” Chaudhari (36), Rashmi Ajit “Falguni” Samani (42), Amit Prahladbhai “Amit” Chaudhari (32), Amit Babubhai “Matt” Chaudhari (33), and Maheshkumar “Mahesh” Chaudhari (38) — allegedly owned and managed hotels where minors and adults were exploited for sex and forced labor.

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