Cybercrime Hubs Shift to Southeast Asia: CBI Director Praveen Sood

• CBI Director Praveen Sood announced that cybercrime hubs have moved from Jamtara, Mewat, and Bharatpur to Southeast Asian countries like Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar.
• Sood highlighted that cybercriminals rely on SIM cards and bank accounts, regardless of their location.
• The CBI and I4C will focus on dismantling the core infrastructure of cybercrime gangs, with state police as first responders.
• CBI boasts a 90% conviction rate in cybercrimes over the last decade and coordinates with international agencies like the FBI.
• The ongoing conference aims to understand cyber-fraud trends, examine financial, telecom, and human pillars of the ecosystem, and strengthen inter-agency collaboration.