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CID arrests six for hacking US businessman's bank account
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested six suspects in connection with an investigation into the hacking of a bank account belonging to a wealthy businessman in the US and transferring some Rs 1.4 billion worth of cash into local accounts.
The CID had launched an investigation after being alerted by US authorities about the alleged hack. Their investigation led the CID to six suspects located in the country. CID sources confirmed that most of the stolen money which the hackers had wired to the country have been recovered.
The incident is believed to be the largest amount of funds stolen by hackers based in the country.
Further investigations are ongoing.
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