GENERAL10 Sept 2026
CBI secures return of accused in Singapore scam case from U.S.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought back Harnek Singh from the United States. He was wanted since 2013 in a case where fraudsters made spoof calls to Indian nationals living in Singapore. They posed as Singapore immigration officials and tricked victims into paying fake fines through Western Union. He is in CBI custody and will face a special court in Panchkula, Haryana.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Harnek Singh had been evading investigation and trial since 2013 in a case about spoof calls targeting Indian nationals in Singapore.
- He was deported from the United States and taken into CBI custody at Delhi airport on September 9, 2026.
- He will be produced before a special court in Panchkula, Haryana, where the CBI's Delhi unit registered the case in 2016.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you get a surprise call claiming to be from an immigration or government office and asking for a payment, do not pay on the spot. Confirm the caller through official channels first, and report the matter to the police.
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