The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has busted a large-scale cyber fraud operation and arrested three individuals involved in sending phishing messages across the country to cheat unsuspecting victims.
According to officials, the accused — Sonveer Singh, Maneesh Upreti, and Himalaya — were part of an organised network that circulated deceptive messages designed to lure people into multiple forms of cybercrime. These included fake digital arrest threats, fraudulent loan offers, and bogus investment schemes.
Investigations revealed that the phishing messages were crafted to create panic or promise quick financial gains, prompting victims to share sensitive personal and banking information. This data was then misused to carry out unauthorised financial transactions.
The arrests led to the unearthing of a widespread cybercrime infrastructure operating across several regions of the country. The CBI is continuing its probe to identify additional members of the network and trace the proceeds of the fraud.
Officials have urged citizens to remain cautious of unsolicited messages and calls, and to report suspected cyber frauds immediately to law enforcement agencies.
