Indian National Arrested for Stealing $150,000 via Computer Hacking

A cybercriminal from India was taken into custody for utilizing computer hacking to steal a sum of $150,000 from an elderly woman.

A computer hacker is an individual with exceptional proficiency in computer technology, who is highly skilled in discovering and exploiting vulnerabilities in software and computer systems.

They possess a deep understanding of programming languages, network protocols, and system architectures, and use their knowledge to uncover weaknesses in security measures.

Fraud Incident

Jane Doe fell victim to a fraud incident due to a pop-up notification that appeared on her computer screen. The pop-up claimed that her system had been hacked and instructed her to contact customer service at a provided phone number.

Following Jane Doe’s acceptance, she was directed by a group of fraudsters to withdraw money from her bank accounts and store it at the “Fed.” Jane Doe complied and transferred a sum of $150,000 to the fraudsters in cash.

The FBI devised a trap by having Jane Doe inform the criminals that she possessed $50,000 in cash, which led to their apprehension.

So, Sukhdev Vaid and co-defendant Eddly Joseph came to Montana to steal money from Jane, and the Department arrested both criminals by installing Ultraviewer on Jane’s computer.

According to court documents, the government alleged that a sizable Indian enterprise was complicit in stealing funds from senior citizens in the United States. 

Even though Vaid was found guilty of hacking, he could face serious consequences including up to 20 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, and three years of supervised release.

The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other legally required criteria will be considered by the court when determining the sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for February 14, 2024, and Vaid is currently detained in custody after being arrested.

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