(a) whether an American team is visiting India to probe cyber frauds originating from India; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and number of arrests made so far along with the
deterrent action proposed to be taken in this regard?
(a) whether an American team is visiting India to probe cyber frauds originating from India; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and number of arrests made so far along with the
deterrent action proposed to be taken in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)
(a) & (b): No details are so far available of the composition and date of visit of the US Department of Justice [DOJ]is contemplating on sending a team to India in connection with the recent cyber fraud cases which have come to light. As per report received from DOJ, 20 individuals were arrested in USA on October 27, 2016, while 32 individuals and 5 call centres in India have been identified for investigation on their alleged involvement in the cyber fraud crime.
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