A 36-year-old man arrested Tuesday by federal officers in connection with a human trafficking operation in Omaha, Nebraska, had satisfactorily completed a sentence of one-year probation for orchestrating a robbery of his own business.

Kentakumar Chaudhari, was one of five people arrested and charged after federal, state, and local law enforcement officers executed search warrants on suspicion of labor and sex trafficking crimes at four hotels.

The five people are also accused of money laundering, committing fraud and misusing visas, among other crimes.

In 2023, Chaudhari was charged in Douglas County District Court with conspiracy to commit a felony in connection with the robbery of the Brow Beauty Salon, which he owns.

Authorities say the robbery occurred Dec. 12, 2022 shortly befor

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