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CBI Uncovers Massive Rs 1,000 Crore International Cyber Fraud Network Operating Through 111 Shell Companies
Dec 14, 2025 01:58 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud operation involving four foreign nationals and 111 shell companies that defrauded thousands across India through fake loan applications, bogus investment schemes, and fraudulent job offers. The network, which processed over Rs 1,000 crore through hundreds of bank accounts, was uncovered during Operation CHAKRA-V targeting organized cybercrime.
Karnataka Loses Rs 5,474 Crore to Cyber Fraud: Rising Digital Crime and Declining Detection Rates Alarm Authorities
Dec 10, 2025 07:29 pm CST
Karnataka has reported staggering losses of Rs 5,474 crore to cyber fraud over the past three years, with over 57,000 cases registered and detection rates declining sharply. Home Minister G Parameshwara attributes this surge to increasing internet usage, poor digital literacy, and criminals using sophisticated tools like VPNs to evade tracking, while law enforcement struggles with capacity and judicial delays.
US-India Cooperation Leads to Dismantling of Transnational Cybercrime Network Targeting American Citizens
Nov 27, 2025 09:57 am CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of India has successfully dismantled a transnational cybercrime network, arresting key operative Vikas Kumar Nimar who operated illegal call centers targeting US citizens. The US Embassy has officially thanked the CBI for their collaborative efforts in preventing international scams, highlighting the growing cooperation between the two nations in combating cybercrime and protecting vulnerable citizens.
The Rising Threat of Southeast Asian Scam Centers: How Criminal Networks Exploit Forced Labor for Global Fraud Operations
Nov 07, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Southeast Asian scam centers continue to flourish despite international crackdowns, with hundreds of thousands trapped in forced labor conditions while defrauding victims worldwide of tens of billions of dollars. Despite recent raids on facilities like KK Park along the Thai-Myanmar border, criminal networks quickly adapt and relocate, highlighting the challenges in dismantling these sophisticated transnational operations that target victims across the globe with investment schemes, romance scams, and fraudulent employment offers.
Supreme Court Directs CBI to Lead Investigation into Cross-Border Digital Arrest Scams
Oct 27, 2025 04:18 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has indicated plans to task the CBI with investigating the growing epidemic of 'digital arrest' scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to defraud victims of their savings. Following revelations of international connections to these operations in Thailand and Myanmar, the Court emphasized the need for a unified investigative approach across India, with potential international cooperation through Interpol to combat these sophisticated cyber fraud operations.
Supreme Court Takes Action Against Digital Arrest Scams and Cyber Fraud in India
Oct 17, 2025 05:05 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Central government and investigative agencies regarding the alarming rise in digital arrest scams and cyber frauds. After a senior citizen couple lost Rs 1.5 crore to scammers impersonating officials and using forged judicial orders, the court emphasized that such crimes undermine public trust in the judiciary and require coordinated efforts between central and state governments to combat effectively.