Vigneshwar Muruganandham, a 30-year-old mechanical engineer from Tamil Nadu, was taken into custody on suspicion of being a member of a cybercrime ring. Muruganandham allegedly targeted a Japanese professor by “digitally arresting” her for six hours in an attempt to earn a lavish existence. According to media reports, the event surfaced after Delhi police arrested him last week.
Alleged connection to Chinese cybercrime syndicate
In April 2024, Muruganandham started his investigation against the purported cybercrime network. He was lured online by Chinese associates who assured him of rich prospects in Cambodia. He was directed to create many Indian bank accounts upon his arrival, which the syndicate subsequently exploited for financial activities.
Muruganandham explained the operation’s workings to police during questioning. It was organized as a ‘business,’ he disclosed, and it employed people from India and other nations. The gang targeted India and its neighbors with a highly advanced cybercrime network. When questioned, workers were taught to pretend to be actual employees.
Role and training at the cyber camp
At first, the art seemed authentic. While staying at a hotel, Muruganandham was instructed to oversee Indian bank accounts. He eventually realized the scope of the operation, which comprised more than 20 Chinese nationals and used cutting-edge techniques to commit cybercrimes. Employees were thoroughly observed and given assignments according to their areas of skill.
When Muruganandham saw similar actions being publicly promoted on Telegram channels, his uneasiness increased. He made the decision to quit the syndicate and go back to India after a month.
Muruganandham allegedly started providing bank accounts to comparable cybercrime networks in Cambodia while he was back in India. He allegedly received fees for his work and accumulated a sizeable fortune prior to his capture.
Muruganandham was one of five suspects detained by southwest Delhi police earlier this month. According to DCP (southwest) Surendra Chaudhary, Muruganandham planned crimes abroad in coordination with Chinese people operating cyber camps in Cambodia.
The research emphasizes the need for greater awareness and international collaboration to tackle such threats by highlighting the increasing complexity of cybercrime networks and their recruitment strategies.
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