The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Prince Jashvantlal Anand, the alleged mastermind behind a transnational cyber extortion racket, during a series of raids conducted in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
Anand, believed to be operating under the alias Royal Tiger Gang, was taken into custody on Thursday and produced before a CBI court, which has granted a 4-day remand for detailed interrogation.
According to the CBI, the cybercriminal network targeted foreign nationals, especially in the United States and Canada, by impersonating law enforcement officials. Victims were threatened with fabricated legal charges and coerced into transferring large sums of money as part of a well-scripted extortion scheme.
“The gang used spoof calls, fake ID badges, and forged documents claiming to be from Canadian authorities,” said a CBI spokesperson.
The operation revealed that proceeds of crime were received in the form of cryptocurrencies, with Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) worth around USD 45,000 seized from Anand. Authorities also found luxury vehicles, expensive gadgets, and records of frequent international travel, all pointing to unaccounted wealth.
ommission (FCC) had earlier flagged Anand’s syndicate—the Royal Tiger Gang—as a significant threat under its Consumer Communication Information Services Threat (C-CIST) list. The group allegedly transmitted illegal robocalls, impersonating banks, government agencies, and utility providers.
The CBI has recovered a telecommunication setup, scam scripts, fake ID cards, and further incriminating digital evidence during the coordinated searches.
The case underscores the growing use of crypto and tech infrastructure in international cyber frauds originating from India. Investigations are ongoing.
