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Angad Singh Chandhok Deported to India, Taken into CBI Custody

The fugitive, convicted in the US for tech support scams, faces prosecution in India for high-profile bank fraud and money laundering.

India receives Angad Chandhok from US after tech fraud conviction
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Overview

  • Angad Singh Chandhok, convicted in 2022 for orchestrating tech support scams targeting elderly Americans, was deported to India on May 24, 2025.
  • Chandhok was immediately taken into custody by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) upon landing in New Delhi.
  • The 34-year-old operated a money laundering network using shell companies and accomplices to funnel over $1.5 million in stolen funds.
  • His deportation highlights increased collaboration between Indian and US law enforcement in combating cross-border financial crimes.
  • Indian authorities plan to present Chandhok before a special CBI court to seek custodial remand for further investigation into pending fraud cases.