CBI dismantles international cybercrime networks targeting minors and foreigners.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully dismantled a transnational cybercrime network involved in financial crimes and online sexual offenses targeting minors and foreign nationals. In a coordinated operation, aided by inputs from international agencies including the FBI and German authorities, the CBI arrested eight individuals and identified 45 more linked to illegal call centers in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Siliguri. The agency seized over USD 66,000 in cash and blocked 30 associated bank accounts. This operation underscores India’s commitment to combating cybercrime, protecting vulnerable populations, and enhancing international cooperation in law enforcement, thereby reinforcing the nation’s stance against global criminal networks.