CBI Unveils Operation Chakra-V: Four Arrested in Digital Scam Crackdown

Major Operation Against Digital Arrest Scams

In a significant operation targeting digital arrest scams, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended four individuals after conducting searches at twelve different locations, as reported by officials on Tuesday.

Dubbed 'Operation Chakra-V', this initiative was launched in response to a digital arrest case initiated by the Rajasthan government. The operation led to the capture of two suspects each from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai.

The accused are alleged to have extorted approximately ₹7.67 crore through 42 transactions, with the victim reportedly held digitally for over three months by cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials.

A spokesperson for the CBI stated that the agency is employing a comprehensive strategy to investigate digital arrest incidents, focusing particularly on dismantling the networks facilitating these crimes.

In recent months, the CBI has registered several cases related to digital arrests.

Following the Rajasthan case, the agency undertook a thorough investigation that included extensive data analysis and profiling.

Utilizing advanced investigative methods, the CBI was able to identify the suspects. This led to extensive searches across twelve locations in Moradabad, Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, Krishnanagar in West Bengal, Mumbai, and Jaipur, resulting in the arrests of four individuals linked to this organized crime syndicate.

During the searches, the agency confiscated various items, including bank account information, debit cards, chequebooks, deposit slips, and digital evidence.

The arrested individuals have been placed in police custody for a period of five days.