Woman wanted by Interpol over trafficking of tiger parts arrested in India

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete December 5, 2025 at 07:13 PM

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Yangchen Lachungpa, a woman wanted by Interpol for trafficking tiger parts, was arrested in India this week after a coordinated operation. Lachungpa is accused of building trafficking corridors to smuggle tiger parts out of India, with connections to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and several Indian cities. She had previously been arrested in 2017 but disappeared after being granted bail. Her arrest is considered a major breakthrough in combating poaching in India, where tiger parts are in demand, particularly in China for traditional medicine. While there were 26 documented cases of tiger poaching in 2024, the actual number is likely higher.

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Key Player Opposition Context

China 50% Delhi 60% Nepal ×270% Tibet 70% Bhutan 70% Madhya Pradesh State Tiger Strike Force 80% Wildlife Crime Control Bureau 80% Interpol ×2100% Yangchen Lachungpa ×5100%

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tiger trafficking 100% yangchen lachungpa 90% wildlife crime 80% tiger parts 70% poaching 70% india 60% interpol 60% organized trafficking network 60% traditional medicine 50% wildlife contraband 40%