New Delhi, February 15 – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at 11 locations across Delhi and Haryana, targeting cybercriminals accused of impersonating government officials and defrauding people through crypto-related scams. The operation resulted in the seizure of ₹1.08 crore in cash, along with significant digital evidence, foreign currency, and gold.
Officials stated that the raids were linked to a two-year-old cyber fraud case, with nine locations raided in Delhi and two in Hisar, Haryana. According to a CBI spokesperson, the accused posed as government officials and engaged in illegal activities, including cryptocurrency fraud. They allegedly lured victims in India and abroad by offering fake tech support consultations, convincing them to transfer money in the form of cryptocurrency, which was later converted into cash through multiple crypto wallets.
The agency has already filed a chargesheet against three accused in connection with the case. During the operation, CBI recovered six laptops, eight mobile phones, and one iPad, while also uncovering the use of VOIP-based calling systems and darknet software to facilitate fraudulent activities. In addition to digital evidence, authorities seized ₹1.08 crore in cash, $1,000 in foreign currency, and 252 grams of gold.
The investigation remains ongoing as CBI intensifies efforts to dismantle the cyber fraud network and bring all culprits to justice.
