The CBI targets a fraud network aimed at U.S. citizens.

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CBI Crackdown on Transnational Scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested six suspects in a coordinated raid on an illegal call centre in Noida. Authorities seized cash worth Rs 1.88 crore (about $207,000), one of the largest cash recoveries in similar cases. The operation targeted a sophisticated network that used digital assets to move illicit funds.

Modus Operandi and Victim Impact

The syndicate, active since 2022, impersonated officials from the DEA, FBI and Social Security Administration to intimidate US residents. Victims were told their Social Security numbers were tied to money‑laundering and drug schemes, and were pressured to transfer money into crypto wallets and bank accounts controlled by the criminals. Over $8 million was allegedly siphoned from unsuspecting Americans using these fear‑based tactics.

Operation Chakra and International Cooperation

The bust formed part of Operation Chakra, India’s flagship initiative against transnational crime, conducted alongside the FBI, Interpol and other foreign agencies. Police recovered laptops, phones, hard drives and other evidence, and continue to trace additional accomplices and money flows. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the full extent of the network’s proceeds.