Chandigarh Police Crack Down on Transnational Cybercrime Syndicate
Chandigarh police have dismantled a transnational cybercrime syndicate, arresting 10 individuals. The gang operated from Southeast Asian countries and exploited SIM boxes to facilitate scams. The syndicate impersonated officials to extort money from victims across India, posing significant digital threats. Over Rs 36.98 lakh has been frozen in linked bank accounts.
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On Friday, Chandigarh police announced the successful dismantling of a transnational cybercrime syndicate following the arrest of 10 individuals, according to an official statement. This diligent operation dismantled a criminal network operating internationally.
Authorities uncovered that the sophisticated syndicate was managed from Southeast Asian nations including Cambodia, Hong Kong, Laos, and Myanmar. This network has expanded into India, posing substantial threats to the nation's digital security. Allegedly, the accused impersonated officials from organizations such as the CBI and TRAI.
Using devices called SIM boxes, the syndicate converted internet-based calls into local ones, bypassing tracking systems. The police seized frozen assets worth Rs 36.98 lakh from associated bank accounts, significantly impacting the syndicate's operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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