CBI Uncovers Major Digital Fraud: Three Arrested in ₹2.07 Crore Scam

The Central Bureau of Investigation has made significant strides in a digital fraud case, arresting three suspects involved in a ₹2.07 crore scam. The investigation began after a retired public servant was coerced into transferring funds under the threat of fabricated legal actions. With searches conducted across Odisha and Rajasthan, the CBI aims to dismantle the cyber fraud network that exploited vulnerable individuals. The accused are believed to have played key roles in managing and distributing the illicit funds, which were funneled through various bank accounts. This case highlights the ongoing battle against cybercrime and the importance of vigilance in financial transactions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 3, 2026, 23:52 IST

CBI Takes Action Against Digital Fraudsters

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: In a significant crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) executed searches at seven sites in Odisha and Rajasthan, resulting in the arrest of three individuals linked to a ₹2.07 crore 'digital arrest' scam. This operation was initiated after a retired public servant was reportedly pressured into transferring money due to threats of fictitious legal actions, as stated by the agency on Friday.

The CBI's statement indicated that these searches took place on June 30, following directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the ongoing investigation.

The case was registered on March 25 after reports emerged that cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials had coerced a retired government worker into making the substantial transfer through various transactions.

The suspects have been named as Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya, both from Baleshwar, Odisha, along with Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan.

Investigators revealed that the accused were involved in layering and moving the illicit funds through numerous bank accounts to obscure their origins and facilitate their circulation within the cyber fraud network.

The investigation further disclosed that the embezzled funds were eventually funneled into a bank account registered under a trust's name, with the accused allegedly playing a pivotal role in managing and distributing these funds.