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3mo ago

India Targets China-Linked Cyber Fraud Rings in Multi-State Sweep

Investigators found that encrypted Telegram networks were used to move stolen money through local bank accounts into USDT crypto wallets overseen by Chinese handlers.

The police investigation revealed that the accused persons were in contact with Chinese nationals through Telegram channels and groups.
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Overview

  • Delhi Police arrested five suspects in separate raids linked to Chinese-operated cyber fraud networks, seizing SIM cards, ATM cards and mobile devices.
  • Uttar Pradesh Cyber Crime team detained ten individuals in Lucknow, Gonda and Raebareli for converting nearly ₹80 lakh in illicit proceeds to USDT, with two turning government witnesses.
  • Rajasthan cyber units apprehended three accused in Jaipur and Ajmer who duped victims of over ₹15 lakh through fake review and task-based applications.
  • Investigators determined that fraudsters communicated with handlers over encrypted Telegram channels to route stolen funds through local mule accounts into cryptocurrency wallets.
  • All state cyber cells and the IFSO unit are coordinating to intercept encrypted communications and locate Chinese handlers operating within India.