CBI busts cybercrime racket: Recovers ₹2.8 crore cryptocurrencies; one arrested
As part of its ongoing crackdown on cybercrime under the 'Chakra-V' operation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out raids at three different locations.
The CBI seized crime proceeds in the form of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) valued at ₹ 2.8 crore, along with unaccounted cash worth ₹ 22 lakh from the suspect's possession.
One individual has been arrested in connection with the case and is being presented before the Special CBI Court.
Importantly, the CBI has developed in-house expertise for handling and seizing VDAs as part of its tech-driven strategy to fight cybercrime. The agency has also implemented systems to manage these digital assets in line with legal requirements and has been consistently detecting and confiscating VDAs in multiple operations, said the release.
(This is a developing story)
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
12 minutes ago
- Time of India
Five years after Sushant Singh Rajput's death, sister Shweta urges fans not to lose heart even if CBI has submitted report
Sister Shweta's Heartfelt Tribute Appeal to Fans for Positive Remembrance On this day, five years ago, actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Bandra apartment . The news of his demise sent shockwaves across India, leaving both the film industry and millions of his admirers in a state of collective grief and disbelief. Known for his powerful performances, intelligence, and magnetic presence, Sushant's loss still feels deeply personal to the passage of time, the circumstances surrounding his death remain clouded by unanswered questions and ongoing legal complexities. The official explanation continues to be scrutinized, with public opinion divided and investigations still surrounded by controversy. Yet amid the ambiguity, what remains certain is the profound emptiness left behind by his his fifth death anniversary, his sister Shweta Singh Kirti took to social media to pay a heartfelt homage to the ' Kai Po Che ' to Instagram, Shweta reminisced about her late brother and his zeal for life and learning. She also urged fans not to spread negativity in his name. Her message delved into the ideals Sushant embodied: a boundless enthusiasm for life, a deep intellectual curiosity, and a sincere, childlike innocence that endeared him to her words, she urged fans not to let grief translate into despair or bitterness but instead to honor her brother by embracing kindness and learning—qualities he passionately stood revealed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had submitted its findings regarding the case, and her family was in the process of reviewing them. But more than legal progress, her focus remained on encouraging people to stay resilient and faithful, both to goodness and to divine timing. For Shweta, Sushant's soul continues to exist not just in her memories but in the people who uphold his her moving appeal, Shweta also urged Sushant's followers not to allow his name to be misused as a symbol of negativity or hate. She emphasized that every act of unconditional love, every curious question asked, and every innocent joy experienced helps revive Sushant's spirit in some way. She reminded everyone that he was a symbol of inspiration, not conflict. Shweta expressed a desire to see his legacy carried forward by those who light up the world with positivity, just as he did."Every time we love with all our heart, every time we have childlike innocence towards life, and every time we are inclined to learn more, we are bringing him alive. Never use Bhai's name to spread any negative feeling… he wouldn't like that. Let his legacy continue…" she March, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) presented its report to a special court in Mumbai, following a prolonged and high-profile inquiry. The initial investigation conducted by the Mumbai Police had concluded that Sushant Singh Rajput's death appeared to be a reported by the Times Of India, officials at the time found no signs of forced entry into his residence, and early observations pointed towards mental health struggles, with depression being considered a possible factor. His body was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan, a detail that deeply shocked the nation. However, the absence of a suicide note at the scene raised further questions, fueling speculation and demanding a more in-depth June 2020, Sushant Singh Rajput was discovered unresponsive at his apartment in Mumbai, a heartbreaking moment that stunned the nation.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Antwerp court hears Mehul Choksi extradition plea, next hearing in August
An Antwerp court on Friday heard the arguments on Mehul Choksi's extradition to India, with detailed evidence presented by the investigators regarding the fugitive diamantaire's fraudulent activities while his legal team sought his release, according to people familiar with the development. Choksi is accused of siphoning off ₹6,097 crore from the Punjab National Bank and five other similar bank frauds before fleeing from India in January 2018and was arrested by Antwerp police on April 11, based on an extradition request sent by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He has already spent two months behind the bar there. On Friday, the court did not give any relief to him and the matter will now be heard in late August. As reported by HT last month, Indian investigators have submitted documentary evidence to the prosecutors in Belgium against Choksi in six bank frauds committed by him between 2018 and 2022 involving amounts totalling nearly ₹13,000 crore and court is already convinced that there is prima facie fear of him fleeing. An officer who didn't want to be named said that 'detailed arguments took place in the court on Friday but the court order was not out till late evening'. India has put forth arguments that Choksi is a habitual offender and jumps extradition proceedings wherever he is found, as seen in the US and Antigua and Barbuda, the officer cited above said. Choksi was tracked by the CBI to Belgium in July last year after which it approached the Belgian government with a formal extradition request. The extradition was sought under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections – 120 B (criminal conspiracy), 201 (destruction of evidence), 409 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating), 477A (falsification of accounts), and sections 7 and 13 (bribery) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Besides, CBI also invoked the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in its extradition request. The Belgium government examined India's request at various levels and approved initiating action in the matter after it was convinced about the 'dual criminality' clause in the 1901 extradition treaty between two countries. Choksi has evaded the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) — which is conducting a parallel money laundering probe — since 2018. After fleeing from India in January 2018, he acquired the citizenship of Antigua and Barbuda.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
West Bengal coal mining case: Delhi HC grants anticipatory bail to accused Anup Majee
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted anticipatory bail to Anup Majee, accused of money laundering in a case linked to the West Bengal coal mining case . The counsel for the petitioner states that Anup Majee is a 47-year-old businessman from Purulia, West Bengal, with strong social roots. In this case, there are allegations of Money laundering of Rs. 2700 crore. Justice Tejas Karia granted anticipatory bail to Anup Majee, with the condition of furnishing a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh in the event of arrest. He is directed to surrender his passport. Senior advocate N Hariharan, alongwith advocates Siddharth S Yadav and Shadaman Ahmed Siddique appeared for Anup Majee. The trial court dismissed his plea on May 22, 2025. The court said that the grant of anticipatory bail at this stage would frustrate the investigation, hamper meaningful interrogation of the applicant, and cause hindrance in collecting useful information, including material that might have been concealed. Having regard to the material collected by DoE, at this stage of the investigation, no case is made out for granting the anticipatory bail, the trial court had said. On the basis of an FIR lodged by the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had lodged a case in 2020 for the investigation of alleged money laundering. The proceeding(s) under the PMLA were initiated by the ED on 28.11.2020, over 53 months ago, and Prosecution complaint (charge sheet) has already been filed before the special CBI judge at Rouse Avenue on May 13, 2021. It is contended that the ED has embarked on a witch-hunt against the Majee that has spanned almost 4.5 years in an attempt to implicate him in the proceeding(s) emanating from the Subject ECIR solely as a mean(s) to settle political scores. It was also argued that there is no apprehension of the accused fleeing from justice. He satisfies triple test. The bail plea was opposed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). It is alleged that Anup Majee alias Lala was running an organised syndicate involved in illegal mining and theft of coal from leasehold areas of Eastern Coalfield Limited (ECL). He is stated to be the ring leader of the syndicate which was carrying out the illegal mining with the help of public servants. On these allegations, the FIR of predicate offences was registered and investigation was taken up. It has been stated that evidence of extensive mining was found during investigation and several machines and vehicles involved in illegal excavation and transportation of the coal were seized. During departmental raids of ECL, a large quantity of stolen coal, including 9.050 MT of coal, was recovered from the railway siding of Pandeshwar Area as well as several other locations. Investigation revealed that the applicant had built an organised gang, which was carrying out illegal coal mining at a very large scale by deploying heavy mining machinery, earth movers, explosives, and this was being done under the protection & patronage of influential persons of the area. (ANI)
