NEW DELHI: A Special CBI Court in Panchkula, Haryana, today sentenced two private individuals, Aditya Bhardwaj alias Bhanu and Deepak Jain to 2.5 years’ imprisonment for orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme targeting Indian nationals residing in Singapore.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered the case on September 27, 2016, after uncovering evidence that the accused impersonated officials and issued false legal threats to coerce victims into transferring money. The fraud involved fabricated legal cases and fake passport violation allegations.
After a meticulous investigation analyzing digital trails, financial transactions, and communication records, the CBI filed a chargesheet on December 22, 2020. The court noted the accused’s actions represented a “grave breach of trust,” particularly given their professional backgrounds.
In its ruling, the court emphasized that the judgment serves as a “strong deterrent” against the misuse of digital platforms and professional expertise to exploit citizens abroad.
The conviction concludes a nine-year legal process, underscoring the CBI’s commitment to combating transnational cybercrimes.
