In an ongoing investigation into a case of cyber crime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday carried out searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana and recovered a huge stash of cash and gold, officials said.
During the searches, the CBI recovered Rs 1.08 crore in cash, USD 1,000 and 252 grams of gold.
Nine locations in Delhi and two in Haryana’s Hisar were searched by the CBI on Friday. This operation was a follow-up action the suspects, who in conspiracy among themselves and others, were engaged in illegal activities by impersonating government officials and committing crypto fraud using computer resources and crypto devices, officials added.
They were also found cheating people in India and abroad by offering fake technical support consultations and dishonestly inducing them to transfer money in the form of cryptocurrency. This money was then routed through multiple crypto wallets and converted into cash.
The CBI has already filed chargesheet in the case against three accused under Sections 120B read with 420 and 384 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), along with Section 66D of the IT Act, 2000.
During the searches, the CBI unearthed significant incriminating digital evidence and seized six laptops, eight mobile phones, and one iPad. The investigation also revealed the use of computer programs for making VoIP-based calls and accessing the darknet.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.