A major breakthrough has been achieved in a cross border cybercrime case after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) dismantled a virtual asset driven fraud network operating from Noida. The action followed crucial intelligence from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, which helped trace a syndicate that had been active since 2022 and involved in defrauding American citizens of nearly USD 8.5 million.
The case was registered on 9 December 2025 as part of Operation Chakra, an ongoing initiative focused on tackling organised digital financial crime through global coordination. Acting on the information shared by the FBI, CBI teams conducted quick raids across Delhi, Noida and Kolkata.
During a targeted operation at an illegal call centre in Noida, the agency arrested six individuals who were allegedly engaged in live cyber fraud activities. The accused were identified as Shubham Singh alias Domini, Daltanlian alias Michael, George T Zamlianlal alias Miles, L Seiminlen Haokip alias Ronny, Mangkholun alias Maxy and Robert Thangkhankhual alias David alias Munroin.
CBI investigators said the group posed as senior officials from US federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Social Security Administration. They reportedly threatened victims by claiming that their Social Security Numbers were linked to drug trafficking and money laundering, and warned them that their assets would be frozen.
Using these tactics, the syndicate convinced victims to transfer their life savings into cryptocurrency wallets and foreign bank accounts controlled by the group. Initial assessments indicate that the gang siphoned off USD 8.5 million between 2022 and 2025.
Searches carried out on 10 and 11 December resulted in the recovery of ₹1.88 crore in cash, 34 electronic devices including mobile phones, laptops, pen drives and hard disks, detailed digital ledgers and documents connected to illegal virtual asset transactions. Officials stated that the network used encrypted tools, digital infrastructure and virtual asset channels to move criminal proceeds across borders.
The CBI said the operations had international links and that multiple foreign entities may have received part of the diverted funds. Investigators are now tracking global money trails, cryptocurrency routes and possible collaborators abroad with support from INTERPOL and other agencies. More arrests are expected as the wider network is uncovered.
A CBI spokesperson said this operation is a significant achievement under Operation Chakra, which aims to dismantle organised, technology driven cybercrime networks through strong cross border cooperation.
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