CBI-FBI Operation Nabs $40 Million Cyber Syndicate Defrauding Americans

NEW DELHI -In a collaborative effort, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have dismantled a transnational cybercrime syndicate that defrauded US nationals of nearly $40 million. The syndicate operated through tech-support scams, with key figures now arrested.

The US Embassy in India praised the joint operation, stating, “Through shared intelligence and coordinated action, both our agencies are working together to dismantle international networks, prevent future scams, and keep our citizens safe.”

The bust follows a series of advisories issued by the US Embassy in India, cautioning foreign visitors about the consequences of committing crimes in the United States.

On July 26, an advisory stated that visas could be revoked for visitors who break the law, potentially making them “ineligible to return to the United States – FOR LIFE.” Previous advisories in July specifically mentioned that crimes like assault, domestic violence, theft, and burglary could lead to visa revocation and ineligibility for future visas. The embassy emphasized that the US “values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws.” (ANI)