CBI exposes cyber gang, scams ₹350 crore from American citizens; three arrested.
The CBI has busted a cybercrime gang that defrauded American citizens of over ₹350 crore. The agency has arrested three alleged offenders in connection with the case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a high-tech cybercrime gang that has defrauded American citizens of more than ₹350 crore since 2023. The CBI has arrested three accused in this case. These criminals used to trap people by offering fake technical support services.
On Monday, CBI officials stated that in a joint operation with the U.S. investigative agency FBI, three key members of the gang — Jigar Ahmed, Yash Khurana, and Inderjit Singh Bali — were arrested. From their residences, authorities seized ₹54 lakh in cash, eight mobile phones, laptops, and digital evidence linked to the crime.
From Amritsar to America: Fraud Network Exposed
After registering an FIR on August 18, the CBI launched search operations on August 20 in Amritsar and Delhi. This led to the discovery of a large network involved in digital manipulation and financial fraud. The gang targeted American citizens all the way from Punjab to Washington, D.C.
A CBI spokesperson stated that between 2023 and 2025, the accused gained unauthorized access to the computer systems and bank accounts of U.S. citizens. They tricked the victims into believing that their accounts and financial data had been hacked. By misusing remote access software, the fraudsters took control of the victims’ systems and bank accounts, convincing them that their money was unsafe.
The victims were then coerced into transferring nearly 40 million U.S. dollars (around ₹350 crore) into the fraudsters’ cryptocurrency wallets.
Cybercrime Hub Busted in Punjab
During the operation, the CBI raided an illegal call center in Amritsar, where 34 individuals were found engaged in criminal activities. The call center, operating under the name “DigiCaps – The Future of Digital”, was located in Global Tower, opposite Khalsa College of Women.
The raid led to the seizure of 85 hard drives, 16 laptops, and 44 mobile phones, along with several other digital records containing crucial data related to fraud. These digital trails have also revealed links to a global fraud network.
A CBI spokesperson stated that under Operation Chakra-IV, the agency’s international division, in collaboration with Interpol and foreign agencies, is actively identifying and dismantling organized cybercrime networks. Officials further added that investigations into illegally acquired assets, the wider network, and international connections are ongoing.
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