Why in the News?

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested 26 individuals from Pune, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam, following a crackdown on a technology-enabled crime network across 32 locations. The cybercriminals impersonated tech support, defrauding victims via cryptocurrency and international gift cards.

Operation Chakra-III

• It is a multi-phase mission launched in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies like United States' Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• It has uncovered extensive evidence of illicit activities, including the recovery of significant cash, luxury vehicles and gold bullion.
• The operation is part of a series of crackdowns on technology-enabled crime syndicates operating through illegal call centers in India and cybercriminals targeting unsuspecting individuals, particularly in the U.S.