CBI arrests key cyber-fraud suspect in Lucknow, busts call centre targeting US citizens
LUCKNOW: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended Vikas Kumar Nimar, a prominent fugitive accused connected to a global cybercrime gang, in a huge victory against transnational cyber fraud. Additionally, the agency discovered and destroyed an illicit call center in Lucknow that was purportedly run by him and targeted gullible Americans.
The CBI claims that the arrest is a component of a larger investigation that was started on September 24, 2024, when a case was filed against a network engaged in widespread technology-enabled fraud. In September 2024, the CBI conducted comprehensive searches at locations connected to the accused in several cities based on intelligence inputs. Four illicit call centers in Pune, Hyderabad, and Visakhapatnam—all purportedly operated by the same group—were busted as a result of these operations.
Key operative at centre of cyber-fraud network
Vikas Kumar Nimar was identified by investigators as a key player in the establishment and operation of illicit call centers in Pune and Visakhapatnam under the name VC Infrometrix Pvt. Ltd. According to officials, Nimar has been evading many attempts by law enforcement to locate him since the case was registered. The Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Pune, then issued an arrest warrant for him.
Arrest and recovery
Nimar was apprehended from his home on November 20, 2025, after CBI operatives carried out a targeted operation in Lucknow. Following a comprehensive search of the area, ₹14 lakh in cash, multiple cell phones, and documents that were thought to be directly connected to the cybercrime operations were found.
During the search, authorities also found that Nimar had established another illicit call center in Lucknow, operating surreptitiously with the intention of scamming US citizens using a variety of social engineering techniques. The call center was removed right away. 52 computers that the CBI retrieved from the scene are thought to hold a wealth of digital evidence pertaining to the fraud network's operations.
Ongoing investigation and international coordination
According to the CBI, numerous digital devices and papers are presently undergoing forensic analysis as part of the ongoing investigation into the larger cybercrime network. The group is suspected of having worldwide connections and may have deceived other people abroad, according to officials.
In addition to highlighting its ongoing dedication to combating organized, technology-driven criminal enterprises, the agency stated that it is collaborating closely with INTERPOL and foreign law enforcement agencies to identify victims, track down international collaborators, and dismantle linked worldwide operations.
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