REGINA — Saskatchewan RCMP have charged two men after an investigation into suspected labour trafficking at a trucking business in the RM of Edenwold.
White Butte RCMP say they received a report in November 2025 about a potential human trafficking situation involving an employee at the business. Officers began an investigation with assistance from the Saskatchewan RCMP Human Trafficking and Counter Exploitation Unit. Police say the employee was required to pay a large sum of cash to secure a job and obtain permanent residency, and that the business owners withheld wages, forced employees to drive unsafe loads, and required long hours without compensation.
Police charged, 36-year-old Himanshu Kundra from Spruce Creek, and 50-year-old Jagtar Sadiora from Regina, with human trafficking, receiving a benefit of human trafficking, and withholding or destroying documents.
Both made their first court appearance on June 11. Their next scheduled court appearance is in Regina Provincial Court on July 2.
Const. Farah Feaver, the lead investigator with White Butte RCMP, said labour trafficking remains a hidden crime that exploits vulnerable workers for financial gain.
“This investigation reflects our commitment to identifying victims, holding offenders accountable, and protecting the dignity and rights of those affected,” said Const. Feaver. “For anyone who may feel they are a victim of human trafficking and are unsure where to turn – please contact the police. We are here to help you.”
More victims
Investigators believe there may be more victims. Anyone who has been subjected to a crime of this nature is asked to report it to White Butte RCMP by calling 310-RCMP immediately. Information can also be submitted anonymously by contacting Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
RCMP say human trafficking often occurs in plain sight, with victims manipulated, threatened or monitored in ways that prevent them from seeking help.
“We urge the public to stay informed, recognize the warning signs, and report suspicious activity,” says Sgt. Kelly Plamondon with Saskatchewan RCMP’s Human Trafficking and Counter Exploitation Unit (HTCEU).
White Butte RCMP say they continue to investigate.
Stay vigilant: RCMP
The Saskatchewan RCMP is urging the public to stay vigilant and learn how to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking. Signs that someone may be a victim of human trafficking include, but are not limited to:
– No freedom to leave. The individual is not free to leave their job or workplace. Attempts to do so are met with threats, coercion or punishment.
– Documents are being withheld. Passports, IDs, or work permits are confiscated or controlled by the employer.
– Unpaid or stolen wages. Individuals do not receive their promised wages. Pay may be stolen, unfairly deducted, or withheld entirely.
– Extreme work hours. Individuals may be forced to work longer than industry standards allow, sometimes under pressure to falsify records.
– Unsafe work conditions. Individuals are made to work without required industry safety training or protective equipment.
– Poor living conditions. Individuals may be forced to live in overcrowded, unsafe or unsanitary conditions often controlled by their employer.
– Fear and intimidation. Individuals may show signs of fear or anxiety and avoid talking about their job or living conditions due to threats or monitoring.
– False promises or debt. Individuals may have been lured with false promises, or are trapped by debt from recruitment fees, forced to keep working to pay it off.
Saskatchewan RCMP say they recognize that no one knows a community better than the people who live there.
"When something seems off, residents are the first to notice," said the RCMP.
Saskatchewan RCMP ask that if you suspect someone you know, or someone in your community, is a victim of human trafficking, contact your local police immediately.
If you think someone who has been trafficked is in immediate danger, call 911.
