New Delhi, 4 December (HS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday raided ten places in and around Delhi in connection with a cyber fraud case of ₹117 crore. The criminals used to withdraw the money obtained from the victims through mule bank accounts in Dubai and UAE.
The CBI said that action has been taken today under the ongoing investigation in an international cyber fraud case. In the case, the criminals were targeting Indian people using digital platforms such as websites WhatsApp and Telegram. They used to cheat people in the name of part-time jobs, doing some kind of work or investing by promising high returns. 3295 Indian bank accounts have been identified in the investigation. Cryptocurrency has also been purchased through these accounts.
The CBI had registered a case under sections 403 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code and section 66D of the Indian Technology Act. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center under the Union Home Ministry had received written complaints in this regard. From January 1, 2023 to October 17, 2023, 3903 complaints of fraud worth Rs 117 crore were received on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar
