US-India Partnership Thwarts $8.5 Million Cybercrime Operation

The US has commended the CBI for dismantling a cybercrime network that embezzled $8.5 million from US nationals through tech-support scams. In conjunction with the FBI, the CBI arrested six in Noida and seized cash and electronic devices, highlighting the strong law enforcement collaboration between the US and India.

The United States has expressed commendation towards India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its significant role in dismantling a transnational cybercrime network. The criminals defrauded US nationals of approximately $8.5 million through sophisticated tech-support scams aimed at exploiting vulnerable populations.

In a public statement via 'X', the US Embassy in India highlighted this as a pivotal instance of US-India cooperation in law enforcement. This collaboration, involving the FBI and CBI, successfully apprehended six individuals of the network in Noida and led to the recovery of substantial illicit wealth.

The method involved impersonating US Government officials from agencies like the DEA, SSA, and FBI, where the perpetrators threatened US citizens into transferring funds through fear of asset freezing. The ongoing investigation hopes to mitigate further threats and prevent similar fraud operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)