CBI conducts searches at 11 locations in Delhi-NCR in cybercrime network case
CBI seized cash amounting to Rs. 1.08 crore, foreign currency worth $1000 USD, and 252 grams of gold.
New Delhi, February 17
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted extensive searches at 11 locations in two states including at nine locations in Delhi NCR and two in Hisar, Haryana in on-going investigation of a case related to cybercrime.
The officials informed that this operation was a follow-up action under RC 14/2023, which was registered under Section 120B read with 420 IPC and Section 66D of the IT Act, based on information from reliable sources that the suspects, in conspiracy among themselves and others, were engaged in illegal activities by impersonating government officials and committing crypto fraud using computer resources and crypto devices.
They were also found cheating people in India and abroad, by offering fake technical support consultations and dishonestly inducing them to transfer money in the form of cryptocurrency. This money was then routed through multiple crypto wallets and converted into cash, added CBI.
CBI has already filed chargesheet in the case, against three accused persons under Sections 120B read with 420 and 384 IPC, along with Section 66D of the IT Act, 2000.
During the searches, CBI unearthed significant incriminating digital evidence and seized six laptops, eight mobile phones, and one iPad.
The investigation also revealed the use of computer programs for making VoIP-based calls and accessing the darknet. Additionally, the CBI seized cash amounting to Rs. 1.08 crore, foreign currency worth $1000 USD, and 252 grams of gold.
