Jagran correspondent, Noida. CBI has exposed the international cyber crime network operating from Noida. The investigating agency team arrested six cyber thugs. The accused are said to be under control from Beta 2 and Knowledge Park police station area of Greater Noida. Rs 1.88 crore, 34 electronic devices including mobile, laptop were recovered from the accused.
Big success under Operation Chakra
Let us tell you that the accused have been active for three years and are accused of being involved in defrauding American citizens of 8.5 million dollars. The cyber syndicate was transferring the proceeds of crime from one country to another through virtual assets and international bank transfers. Let us tell you that this action is a big success under Operation Chakra.
Active cyber crime network is operating
The network of cyber thugs has become a challenge for the police and even the investigating agencies. Due to this, the scope of action in cyber crime cases has been extended to CBI also. CBI received input from foreign investigative agency FBI that cyber thugs sitting in Delhi and Kolkata including Noida are committing cyber fraud on American citizens. An internationally active cyber crime network is operating from within the country.
Six accused arrested from illegal call center
The CBI team raided many places in Delhi, Noida and Kolkata. Six accused arrested from an illegal call center running in Noida. The accused have been identified as Shubham Singh alias Damnik, Daltonlian alias Michael, George T. Zamlianlal alias Miles, L. Seiminlan Haokip alias Ronnie, Mangkholun alias Maxi and Robert Thangkhankhual alias David alias Munroin.
During interrogation, it was revealed that he used to talk as alleged staff and officers of agencies like FBI, Drug Enforcement and Social Security Administration. The victims' Social Security Numbers (SSNs) were used for drug delivery and money laundering and showed fear of arrest.
Taking advantage of this fear, they forced the victims to transfer millions of dollars, crypto currency wallets and money to foreign bank accounts. Police is taking action to freeze the bank accounts and properties recovered from the accused. Investigating other associates connected to the network, foreign accounts and the final destination of the funds. Important information is expected to be obtained from electronic devices.
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