Operating with precise timing aligned to victim time zones, the fraudsters impersonated technical support staff from reputed multinational companies, particularly Microsoft Corporation, convincing unsuspecting victims that their devices had been compromised by malicious software. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully dismantled a sophisticated transnational cybercrime syndicate operating from Noida’s Special Economic Zone, targeting citizens across the United Kingdom and Australia through elaborate tech support scams. These scripts contained pre-programmed dialogue trees that systematically escalated victim anxiety about purported security breaches, creating psychological pressure that facilitated financial extraction. The scam’s methodology involved falsely alerting victims about non-existent security threats on their devices, subsequently extorting money under the pretense of resolving fabricated technical issues. CBI analysts identified the syndicate’s operations through credible intelligence, leading to the registration of case RC 07/2025 and subsequent collaboration with international partners including the FBI, UK’s National Crime Agency, and Microsoft Corporation. The seized calling infrastructure revealed a complex system designed to mask the true origin of calls while simultaneously executing malicious scripts that guided operators through victim manipulation protocols. With years of experience under his belt in Cyber Security, he is covering Cyber Security News, technology and other news. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. The key operative partner has been produced before the Special CBI Court, marking a significant milestone in combating international cybercrime syndicates operating from Indian territory. The operation, conducted on July 7, 2025, as part of the ongoing Operation Chakra-V, resulted in coordinated raids at three locations and the arrest of a key operative associated with the fraudulent call center. The syndicate operated under the corporate identity of FirstIdea, establishing a technologically advanced infrastructure that enabled cross-border anonymity while facilitating large-scale victim targeting. Tushar is a Cyber security content editor with a passion for creating captivating and informative content.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:35:10 +0000