Archive · 29 May 2025
CBI Arrests Six in Tech Support Scam Targeting Japanese
The CBI caught six people who were running a fake tech support scam.
They pretended to be from companies like Microsoft and tricked Japanese people.
The scammers told the victims their computers had viruses and needed help, then asked for money.
The CBI worked with Japanese police and Microsoft to catch the scammers and stop the fraud.
CBI arrested six individuals in a tech support scam.
The scam targeted Japanese nationals with fake tech support.
Raids occurred at 19 locations in Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Fraudsters impersonated support units of companies like Microsoft.
Victims were tricked into paying for nonexistent technical support.
- Who
- CBI, six suspects, Japanese nationals.
- What
- CBI arrested six individuals for a tech support scam.
- When
- May 28, during raids.
- Where
- Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To stop a cyber fraud syndicate targeting Japanese citizens.
- Number Arrested
- Six
- Locations of Raids
- Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana
- Victims
- Japanese Nationals
- Type of Scam
- Fake tech support
- Agencies Involved
- CBI, Japan’s National Police Agency, Microsoft Corporation
