US Embassy Thanks CBI for Busting Cybercrime Networks Targeting Its Citizens

PTI,  NEW DELHI, NOV 26, 2025: The United States has thanked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its "continued support" in busting and dismantling transnational cybercrime networks targeting its citizens.

In a message on X (formerly Twitter), the US Embassy in New Delhi said: "India's Central Bureau of Investigation has dismantled an illegal call centre targeting US nationals and arrested a key operative in the transnational cybercrime network. Our agencies are working together to dismantle international networks to prevent future scams and keep our citizens safe. Thank you for your continued support, @CBIHeadquarters."

The CBI had arrested Vikas Kumar Nimar, allegedly behind the illegal operations of a firm—VC Infrometrix Pvt Ltd—from Lucknow last week, after he had been on the run for over a year, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement.

Upon receiving information about the accused's presence at his Lucknow residence, the agency conducted a raid and found that Nimar was allegedly running another illegal call centre, conning victims in the US.

"During the search operation, the CBI busted another illegal call centre being operated by the accused Vikas Kumar Nimar in Lucknow, targeting US nationals," the statement said.

The search at the premises led to the recovery of 52 laptops "containing incriminating digital evidence," which were being used by the accused in the cybercrime operation, the statement added.