The Indian CBI and US FBI successfully dismantled a large transnational cybercrime ring involved in a tech support scam that defrauded victims of over $40 million. The operation targeted illegal call centers, recovered digital evidence, and seized cash, with ongoing efforts to trace illicit funds and dismantle related groups. #Digipaks #OperationChakraIV
Keypoints
- The cybercrime ring operated a large-scale technical support scam from 2023 to 2025.
- The group tricked victims into transferring money into cryptocurrency wallets through social engineering.
- Authorities raided illegal call centers and residential areas, recovering electronic devices and cash.
- Stolen funds were laundered via cryptocurrency, with efforts underway to trace and recover these assets.
- The operation marks one of the largest disruptions of a transnational cyber-enabled financial crime network in India.
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