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

Published: 12/5/2025
Woman wanted by Interpol over trafficking of tiger parts arrested in India
Indian authorities have arrested Yangchen Lachungpa, a woman wanted by Interpol for her alleged involvement in trafficking tiger body parts. Lachungpa is accused of playing a crucial role in establishing trafficking routes to smuggle tiger parts out of the country. Wildlife officials hailed her arrest as a significant step in combating poaching in India, highlighting the rarity of a woman being apprehended in connection with illegal animal body part trade.