US Charges 17 Iranians for Cyber-Theft; India Reports 253 Arrests
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The United States charged 17 Iranian nationals in August 2026. The Department of Justice alleged the individuals conducted a massive cyber-theft campaign on behalf of the Iranian government.
Indian authorities arrested 253 individuals during operations spanning 14 states as of August 17, 2026. Home Minister Amit Shah said the action was successful. Officials identified Shahzad Bhatti as a leader of an ISI module. Pakistani cleric Allama Naseer Madni made public claims regarding the network, officials cited.
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- BBC World: US charges 17 Iranians over 'massive' cyber theft campaign
- NDTV: 253 Detained In 14 States In Crackdown On ISI-Linked Network
- NDTV: Who Is Shahzad Bhatti? Pak-Backed Handler's Network Busted, Many Arrested
- NDTV: Hafiz Saeed Sent 10,000 Terrorists To Kashmir, Claims Pakistani Cleric
- NDTV: 3 Wanted Operatives Of Davinder Bambiha Gang Deported From Malaysia