A coordinated global push against organised cybercrime has led Indian investigators to dismantle multiple technology-driven fraud networks with international reach. Acting alongside foreign law enforcement partners, the Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a large-scale crackdown aimed at cyber-enabled financial crimes operating across borders.
In her latest action against transnational fraud, the agency initiated Operation CyStrike, a joint effort with several international agencies. The operation resulted in the arrest of a key operative, Pfokrehrii Peter, and the disruption of multiple organised networks that targeted victims in the United States, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Ireland, Singapore and India.
The move is part of a wider international campaign to counter cybercrime groups that use online anonymity and advanced digital tools to defraud individuals and businesses worldwide.
Searches across 35 locations
The operation was carried out on January 30, 2026, with coordinated searches at 35 locations across 10 Indian states. These included Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana and West Bengal. Investigators uncovered evidence linking suspects to cyber-enabled financial fraud operations run from Indian cities but aimed at foreign victims.
During the raids, officials seized laptops, mobile phones and computer hard disks containing digital evidence linked to the fraud networks. These devices are now under forensic analysis to identify the full scale of the operations.
Key arrest and network disruption
Pfokrehrii Peter was arrested after evidence directly connected him to online financial fraud and cross-border crime. Authorities said his arrest weakened the leadership structure of one of the major networks. More arrests are expected as investigators follow digital and financial trails.
Multiple scams uncovered
Operation CyStrike exposed several fraud schemes, including a network operating from New Delhi that targeted victims in the United States. Another group ran a fake portal, https://eservicemoi-Kw.com, offering Kuwaiti e-visas and job opportunities in return for money. Investigators seized fake documents and around ₹6,000,000 in cash from one suspect. Mule accounts used to move funds from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Singapore were also identified.
Global cooperation and impact
The CBI worked closely with international partners, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI, USA) and agencies from the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Ireland and Singapore. Officials said such cooperation is critical as cyber fraud networks now operate across continents.
Operation CyStrike highlights India’s stronger focus on cybercrime enforcement, aiming to curb misuse of digital infrastructure, disrupt money-laundering channels and deepen global law enforcement cooperation.
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