CBI, with FBI inputs, dismantled a major cyber-crime network targeting US nationals via virtual assets, recovering Rs 1.88 Crores and electronic evidence. Six key accused arrested; investigation under Operation CHAKRA continues with INTERPOL coordination.
CBI Dismantles Major Transnational Cyber-Crime Network Targeting US Nationals
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), acting on intelligence from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), USA, has successfully dismantled a sophisticated cyber-crime network that targeted US nationals using virtual assets since 2022.
The accused, using pseudonymous identities of US government officials from the DEA, FBI, and SSA, threatened US victims by claiming their Social Security Numbers (SSN) were involved in money laundering and drug trafficking. Victims were coerced into transferring USD 8.5 million to cryptocurrency wallets and foreign bank accounts controlled by the network.
CBI dismantles cyber-crime network targeting US nationals, arrests six key accused — Shubham Singh (Domnic), Daltanlian (Michael), George T. Zamlianlal (Miles), L. Seiminlen Haokip (Ronny), Mangkholun (Maxy), Robert Thangkhankhual (David/Munroin) — and recovers Rs 1.88 Cr.
The case was registered on 09 December 2025, and CBI launched a swift investigation. Extensive raids were conducted at multiple locations in Delhi, Noida, and Kolkata, uncovering substantial incriminating evidence.
During operations in Noida, CBI intercepted six individuals operating an illegal call centre red-handed and dismantled it. The accused were arrested and key evidence recovered, including:
Cash of Rs 1.88 Crores
34 electronic devices (mobile phones, laptops, hard drives, pen drives)
Incriminating documents related to the crime
The investigation revealed that the network laundered funds through virtual assets and bank transfers. CBI continues efforts to trace the proceeds of crime and is pursuing international leads to uncover the broader network.
As part of Operation CHAKRA, CBI is actively targeting organized technology-enabled crime networks in coordination with INTERPOL and other foreign law enforcement agencies. This operation has led to a significant disruption of a major transnational cyber-enabled financial crime network.
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The successful dismantling of this cyber-crime network demonstrates the CBI’s growing capabilities in combating technology-enabled transnational crimes and safeguarding both national and international financial security.
