CBI Arrests Key Accused in $8.5 Million Cyber Fraud Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Lakhan Jaiprakash Jagwani, a key suspect in a major transnational cyber-enabled financial fraud scheme. The case, registered in December 2025, involves a syndicate that operated illegal call centers across India, specifically in Delhi and Noida, since 2022. The accused impersonated officials from prominent U.S. government agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Social Security Administration. Using pseudonymous identities, the perpetrators targeted U.S. nationals through fraudulent phone calls, emails, and Voice over IP (VoIP) communications. This sophisticated operation resulted in victims being swindled out of approximately $8.5 million. Prior to this arrest, the CBI had raided an illegal call center in Noida, seizing ₹1.88 crore in cash. The investigation highlights the ongoing issue of cross-border cybercrime originating from South Asia targeting Western citizens. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling the network responsible for these high-value financial crimes, demonstrating coordinated efforts by Indian law enforcement to combat international fraud syndicates.
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CBI Arrests Key Accused in $8.5 Million Cyber Fraud Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Lakhan Jaiprakash Jagwani, a key suspect in a major transnational cyber-enabled financial fraud scheme. The case, registered in December 2025, involves a syndicate that operated illegal call centers across India, specifically in Delhi and Noida, since 2022. The accused impersonated officials from prominent U.S. government agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Social Security Administration. Using pseudonymous identities, the perpetrators targeted U.S. nationals through fraudulent phone calls, emails, and Voice over IP (VoIP) communications. This sophisticated operation resulted in victims being swindled out of approximately $8.5 million. Prior to this arrest, the CBI had raided an illegal call center in Noida, seizing ₹1.88 crore in cash. The investigation highlights the ongoing issue of cross-border cybercrime originating from South Asia targeting Western citizens. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling the network responsible for these high-value financial crimes, demonstrating coordinated efforts by Indian law enforcement to combat international fraud syndicates.