CBI Busts Cybercrime Racket: Recovers ₹2.8 Crore Cryptocurrencies; One Arrested

Hyderabad men held as money mules in Rs 4.75 crore cyber fraud

Hyderabad: Two people from Hyderabad have been arrested on suspicion of acting as money mules for a cross-border cybercrime syndicate with links to Sri Lanka and Cambodia. The crime surfaced when cybercrime investigators in Chennai alerted deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Bengaluru Southeast, Sarah Fathima of a possible victim in the city. Upon investigation, Bengaluru police found that an elderly couple had been accused of money laundering …

CBI cracks down cyber fraud syndicate; Rs 2.8 crore in crypto seized, 1 arrested - The Tribune

The CBI busted a transnational cyber fraud syndicate operating from India that targeted US and Canadian citizens. One person was arrested, and assets worth Rs 2.8 crore in virtual digital assets (VDAs) and Rs 22 lakh cash were seized. The criminals impersonated officials to steal money. CBI's 'Chakra-V' operation continues, focusing on cybercrime with international reach and crypto asset seizures.(This summary is generated via AI.)

CBI busts cybercrime racket: Recovers ₹2.8 crore cryptocurrencies; one arrested

The CBI has dismantled a transnational cybercrime racket, recovering cryptocurrencies valued at Rs. 2.8 crore. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the case.

CBI arrests Mumbai-based cyber fraudster during nationwide raids

Mumbai/New Delhi, June 13: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a cyber fraudster in Mumbai and seized incriminating documents during an ongoing nationwide crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes under Operation Chakra-V, an official said on Friday. Pratik Tanpure, a resident of Kalyan, was arrested during searches at 10 locations across Delhi, Hisar, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik in connection with a cyber enabled organise…

CBI, Japan Police Bust Tech Support Call Centre Scam Targeting Japanese Nationals, 6 Arrested

In a significant international crackdown, the central bureau of investigation (CBI) has busted a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that was running fake tech support scams to defraud Japanese citizens. Acting under Operation Chakra V, the CBI on 28 May 2025 conducted searches at 19 locations across Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (UP), resulting in the arrest of six operatives and the dismantling of two illegal call centres.