Chennai Police Dismantles International Cyber Fraud Network

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Greater Chennai City Police has successfully dismantled an international cyber fraud network involving Indian and Malaysian nationals. The operation began with the arrest of a Malaysian-Chinese passenger at Chennai airport, found carrying 22 fraudulently obtained Indian SIM cards.

Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of seven more individuals and the seizure of 550 SIM cards, multiple electronic devices, and foreign currency. The gang used Indian credentials to set up bank accounts and acquire SIM cards, which were then used for cyber financial scams from Malaysia and Cambodia, targeting Tamil-speaking individuals.