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CBI's Operation CyStrike Nabs Key Operative in Global Cyber Fraud Bust

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with the FBI and law enforcement from the UK, Kuwait, Ireland, and Singapore, launched Operation CyStrike on January 30. The multinational crackdown targeted transnational cyber-enabled financial crime networks operating from India and other participating countries. During searches across 35 locations in India, the CBI dismantled networks, seized electronic evidence, and arrested key operative Pfokrehrii Peter. The operation also busted a fake Kuwaiti e-visa scam and recovered ₹60 lakh in cash, significantly disrupting major international cyber fraud operations.

Key Points: CBI's Operation CyStrike: Global Cyber Fraud Crackdown

  • CBI-led multinational operation targets cyber fraud
  • Key operative Pfokrehrii Peter arrested
  • Networks targeted victims in US, UK, Kuwait, Ireland, Singapore
  • Fake e-visa scam busted, ₹60 lakh cash seized
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Central Bureau of Investigation launches Operation CyStrike, arrests key operative Pfokrehrii Peter in multinational cyber fraud crackdown

CBI, with FBI and global agencies, arrests key operative Pfokrehrii Peter and dismantles major transnational cybercrime networks in Operation CyStrike.

"significant disruption and dismantling of major transnational cyber-enabled financial crime networks - CBI Release"

New Delhi, February 2

The Central Bureau of Investigation launched Multinational Operation CyStrike with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Ireland and Singapore on January 30, targeting transnational cyber-enabled financial crime networks being operated from India and the participating countries, an official release said.

On January 30, the CBI conducted searches at 35 locations spread across New Delhi, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana and West Bengal and dismantled transnational cyber-enabled financial crime networks being operated by the accused persons targeting victims from the USA, United Kingdom, Kuwait, Ireland, Singapore and India online under pseudonymous identities and defrauding them, the release stated.

During search operations, CBI busted and dismantled a transnational cyber-enabled financial crime network being operated by the accused persons from New Delhi targeting US victims online. Electronic devices including laptops, mobile phones and computer hard disks containing incriminating digital evidence relating to the crime were recovered and seized from the possession of the accused. The key operative, Pfokrehrii Peter, was arrested from the spot, the release added.

CBI also busted another transnational cyber-enabled financial crime network being operated by the accused persons from New Delhi, Ghaziabad and Karnataka under the domain name https://eservicemoi-Kw.com under the guise of providing Kuwaiti e-visas and offers for appointments for working in leading Kuwait companies to Indian nationals in exchange for money. During search operations, electronic devices containing fake Kuwaiti e-visas and appointment offers were recovered and seized, and cash amounting to Rs 60 lakh was also recovered from one of the accused persons, the release noted.

During the search operations, CBI dismantled transnational cyber-crime networks targeting victims from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Singapore and defrauding them online. Mule accounts involved in channelising proceeds of crime from foreign victims to the accused persons were identified and taken down.

Operation CyStrike, led by CBI, aimed at taking action on organised technology-enabled crime networks in close coordination with INTERPOL and foreign law enforcement agencies, has resulted in significant disruption and dismantling of major transnational cyber-enabled financial crime networks.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Rs 60 lakh cash recovered! This shows the scale of these operations. The fake Kuwaiti visa scam is particularly shameful, preying on the dreams of Indians looking for work abroad. We need more public awareness so people don't fall for these "e-service" portals.
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Aman W
While the operation is commendable, I hope the focus remains on the big fish and the masterminds. Often, only the foot soldiers like this Peter are caught. The real challenge is dismantling the entire financial and logistical chain behind them.
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Priyanka N
International cooperation is key. Glad to see CBI working with FBI and others. Cybercrime has no borders. This kind of coordination is essential to track the money and shut down these networks for good. A strong message to criminals.
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David E
As someone who has received those "Kuwait job offer" emails, it's reassuring to see action. The scale is alarming—35 locations across 10 states! It's an organized industry. Hope the victims, including those in the US and UK, get some justice.
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Karthik V
Operation CyStrike is a good name for a change! 😄 On a serious note, we need faster cyber courts to prosecute these cases. The evidence is digital and time-sensitive. Delayed justice is no justice in the fast-moving world of cyber fraud.

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