The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched a major operation, named ‘Operation CyStrike’, on January 30, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from the FBI (USA), the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Ireland, and Singapore. The operation aimed to dismantle cybercrime networks operating in India and abroad that defrauded people online.
CBI carried out simultaneous raids across ten Indian states, including Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and West Bengal. These raids targeted networks involved in online scams, where perpetrators used various aliases to deceive victims and extort money.
During the operation, a significant cybercrime network in Delhi, primarily targeting American citizens, was exposed. Investigators seized laptops, mobile phones, and computer hard drives, containing crucial evidence of criminal activity. A key suspect was arrested on the spot.
In addition, CBI uncovered another major cybercrime network operating in Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Karnataka, linked to Kuwait. This network lured Indian citizens with promises of e-visas and high-paying jobs in Kuwaiti companies, defrauding them of money. Authorities recovered fake Kuwait e-visas, fraudulent job offer letters, and cash amounting to ₹60 lakh from one of the accused.
The operation also targeted cybercriminals deceiving citizens of the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Singapore. CBI successfully traced and shut down the bank accounts used to launder the defrauded money, disrupting the financial channels of these international scams.
Operation CyStrike demonstrates CBI’s commitment to cracking down on cybercrime through international cooperation, ensuring cybercriminals have nowhere to hide.
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