Rs1 billion US tech-support scam busted in Delhi: How fake FBI notices, gift cards and Bitcoin trapped victims
Rs1 billion US tech-support scam busted in Delhi
A sophisticated cybercrime operation targeting American victims in India has been dismantled by Indian authorities. Operating from a rented building in Delhi, the syndicate defrauded around Rs1 billion (Rs100 crore) from victims using a combination of malware, fake FBI communications, gift cards and cryptocurrency. The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations unit arrested or apprehended 11 individuals involved in the scam, including two women.
The operation, which came to light after receiving intelligence on September 21, involved installing malicious software, displaying fake security warnings, and tricking victims into purchasing gift cards and transferring Bitcoin. Police seized significant amounts of cash and technological equipment, and are now investigating the wider network behind the scam.
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