UAE to Nicaragua Flight Carrying 303 Indians Halted: Human Trafficking Tip Sparks Intensive Probe

French authorities grounded a flight from the UAE to Nicaragua with 303 Indian passengers on suspicion of human trafficking after an anonymous tip.

The flight, operated by Legend Airlines, was halted during refueling at Vatry Airport, near Paris. Passengers and crew are under investigation, with two individuals in custody.

The Indian Embassy is ensuring passenger well-being. Legend Airlines denies involvement in trafficking, placing responsibility on the chartering customer, who verified passengers’ identities. Authorities are conducting a thorough inquiry, and passengers remain at Vatry airport during the investigation.