<h1>Federal agency arrests three suspects in cross-state probe of transnational cyber-fraud, money-laundering using apps, crypto, forged KYC</h1> A federal agency arrested three suspects in coordinated searches across three states for allegedly running a transnational cyber-fraud and money-laundering operation that duped thousands via social media, mobile apps and encrypted messaging with fake investment and part-time job offers. The probe, initiated on a complaint from the national anti-cyber unit, alleges use of forged KYC, digital signatures, shell companies, multiple bank accounts, payment gateways, UPI and crypto exchanges to collect and obscure proceeds, convert funds to crypto and gold, and remit money abroad. The investigation is ongoing to identify further accused and freeze traced assets under anti-money-laundering laws.