CBI searches 11 locations in Delhi, Haryana in crypto fraud case

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana in connection with alleged cyber criminals who were defrauding individuals by impersonating government officials. The operation resulted in the seizure of Rs 1.08 crore in cash, officials said on Saturday.

The searches were conducted on Friday at nine locations in Delhi and two in Hisar, Haryana, in relation to a two-year-old case, they stated.

According to a CBI spokesperson, the accused were involved in illegal activities, including impersonating government officers and committing cryptocurrency fraud.

"They were also found to be deceiving individuals in India and abroad by offering fraudulent technical support consultations and dishonestly inducing them to transfer money in the form of cryptocurrency. These funds were subsequently routed through multiple crypto wallets and converted into cash," the spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday.

The agency has already filed a charge sheet against three accused in the case.

"During the searches, the CBI uncovered substantial incriminating digital evidence and seized six laptops, eight mobile phones, and one iPad. The investigation also revealed the use of computer programmes to make VoIP-based calls and access the darknet," the agency stated.

Additionally, the CBI seized ₹1.08 crore in cash, foreign currency equivalent to USD 1,000, and 252 grams of gold, it added.

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