During the investigation, it was revealed that the syndicate used WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS forwarder APKs to control mule accounts and siphon funds to China-based operators. They converted proceeds to USDT cryptocurrency via platforms like KuCoin and Binance. ₹15 crore suspicious trans
According to officials, the multi-district 48-hour operation, codenamed 'Cyber Hawk', targeted organised cyber fraud networks involved in cheating, phishing, fake customer care scams, investment frauds and digital payment thefts.