# International cybercrime network investigations in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/international-cybercrime-network-investigations-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-18T10:49:31.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Indian law enforcement agencies have dismantled large-scale international cybercrime networks facilitating fraud and money laundering.

In one operation, the Gujarat CID arrested a mastermind in Assam linked to a Chinese criminal gang. This individual allegedly managed a network of 1,758 bank accounts to move approximately Rs 1,071.5 crore obtained through ‘digital arrest’ scams and other frauds. The illicit funds were reportedly converted into cryptocurrency and sent to China.

Concurrently, Ahmedabad Police disrupted an international network known as the ‘Boss Scam’ that had been operating for several years. This group provided infrastructure for cyberattacks linked to Pakistan and China by supplying thousands of SIM cards and approximately 21,000 One-Time Passwords (OTPs) to facilitate illegal money transfers. The investigation, which has seen 251 complaints across 26 Indian states, resulted in the arrest of two individuals, Imran Ali Pyaada and Injamul Mujibar Molla, in West Bengal. 

During raids, police recovered devices capable of operating multiple SIM cards simultaneously and discovered the group had procured approximately 4,500 SIM cards. Investigators identified links to a call center in Islamabad, Pakistan, and noted the use of malware developed in China, with infrastructure also linked to Hong Kong. In response to these threats, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi announced a ₹51 lakh challenge to integrate the state’s CCTV network with AI-based automated software systems.

## Claims

- The group procured approximately 4,500 SIM cards for cyber fraud operations. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The network provided approximately 21,000 One-Time Passwords (OTPs) to cybercriminals. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A call center associated with the network was operated from Islamabad, Pakistan. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two individuals, Imran Ali Pyaada and Injamul Mujibar Molla, were arrested in West Bengal. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- There are 251 registered complaints against this group across 26 Indian states. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The cybercrime network provided infrastructure to facilitate attacks in Pakistan and China. (single source)
- The network utilized malware developed in China and infrastructure operated from Hong Kong. (single source)
- The investigation began following a ₹1.5 crore impersonation scam known as the ‘Boss Scam’. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Ahmedabad Police bust international cybercrime network linked to China and Pakistan

Ahmedabad police busted an international cybercrime network linked to the ‘Boss Scam,’ uncovering links to China and Pakistan. The group supplied 4,500 SIM cards and 21,000 OTPs to facilitate fraud.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ahmedabad-police-bust-international-cybercrime-ring-linked-to-pakistan-and-china

### 2026-08-16: Gujarat CID arrests mastermind in Rs 1,071-crore international cybercrime case

Gujarat CID arrested Rafiqul Alam in Assam for allegedly masterminding a Rs 1,071-crore cybercrime network linked to Chinese criminals using cryptocurrency and thousands of bank accounts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gujarat-cid-arrests-mastermind-in-rs-1071-crore-international-cybercrime-case

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