Charge in US for cyber attack on a person of Indian origin

A 31-year-old Indian-origin computer security consultant has been charged with involvement in a cyber stalking campaign against a woman in the US and threatening several people, including a deputy prosecutor and a police officer.

On Wednesday, Sumit Garg of Seattle was sentenced by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to engage in cybercrime, three counts of cybercrime in violation of a criminal order, and two counts of cyber attack, Acting American Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced.

The US Department of Justice said in a statement that Garg was transferred to federal custody last week and was detained on March 15, 2021 at the Federal Detention Center of Sitac. He will be argued on the indictment on 25 March.

According to a detailed criminal complaint and indictment in the case, Garg has been involved in an extensive campaign of intimidation and sexually explicit messages and posts about a woman who shared an apartment with her husband or wife.

Using his personal information, Garg threatened and tormented the former roommate in violation of a court order.

He allegedly used his computer skills to bully several people in the former roommate’s life, including his uncle who represented him in obtaining a civil protection order; Her current lover; Seattle police detective who investigated the threats; And even the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney who filed charges against Garg for his illegal conduct.

He used his computer skills to try to hide who is threatening or making posts.

The case is being investigated by the United States Secret Service with the assistance of the Seattle Police Department.

The conspiracy to get involved in cyber stalking carries a jail term of up to five years. Cyber ​​stalking carries a minimum sentence of one year and a maximum jail term of five years in violation of a criminal order. Cyber ​​stalking carries a prison sentence of up to five years.