The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Lakhan Jaiprakash Jagwani, described as the key accused in a transnational cyber enabled financial fraud case involving illegal call centres that allegedly targeted US nationals through impersonation and fraudulent communications.
Key Accused Arrested After Months on the Run
Jagwani was instrumental in establishing and operating the illegal call centre and had been absconding since the registration of the case. He was arrested from Delhi on May 13.
The CBI had registered the case on December 12, 2025 against the accused persons. The case relates to an alleged large scale transnational cyber enabled financial fraud syndicate said to have been operating through illegal call centres in New Delhi, Noida and other locations in India since September 2022.
The arrest marks a significant step in an investigation that had already led to searches and seizures linked to the wider network.
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US Agency Impersonation Alleged in Fraud Scheme
The accused persons, in criminal conspiracy with each other and unknown associates, allegedly impersonated officials of US government agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Social Security Administration.
Investigators said they used pseudonymous identities to target US nationals through fraudulent calls, emails and VoIP communications. Victims were induced and defrauded to the tune of $8.5 million.
The allegations point to a highly organised operation that relied on fake official identities and cross border communications to deceive foreign victims.
Searches, Seizures and Noida Call Centre Bust
Following registration of the case, the CBI conducted extensive searches at various locations linked to the accused in December 2025 and busted an illegal call centre being operated by the accused persons at Noida.
The agency also recovered and seized cash worth Rs 1.88 crore along with incriminating documents from the residential premises of the accused at Greater Noida on December 11, 2025, according to the material provided in the screenshots.
With the arrest of Jagwani, the probe into the transnational fraud ring appears to have moved further ahead, though the sources available do not specify whether additional arrests or charges are expected at this stage.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
