CBI Launches Operation Chakra-V To Bust Transnational Cybercrime Syndicate; Four Arrested In Digital Arrest Scam
All four accused were produced before a competent court and have been remanded to five days of police custody
In a significant breakthrough against cybercrime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four individuals as part of Operation Chakra-V, a nationwide crackdown on transnational organized cyber syndicates involved in Digital Arrest scams.
The arrests were made following an intensive search operation conducted at 12 locations across Uttar Pradesh (Moradabad and Sambhal), Maharashtra (Mumbai), Rajasthan (Jaipur), and West Bengal (Krishnanagar). The operation, which involved deep data analysis and high-tech investigative methods, led to the identification and apprehension of four kingpins — two each from Mumbai and Moradabad.
The case, initially registered at the Cyber Police Station in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, was transferred to the CBI at the request of the Rajasthan Government. Investigations revealed that a victim was digitally detained for over three months by cybercriminals impersonating officials from various law enforcement agencies. During this period, the victim was extorted 42 times, with the total amount siphoned off reaching a staggering ₹7.67 crore.
Upon taking charge, the CBI adopted a multi-pronged strategy, focusing on identifying and dismantling the broader infrastructure enabling such cybercrimes. Extensive searches resulted in the recovery of incriminating materials, including digital devices, bank account details, debit cards, cheque books, and deposit slips, all of which are being closely examined.
All four accused were produced before a competent court and have been remanded to five days of police custody. The CBI confirmed that further investigation is underway and assured continued efforts to combat the rising threat of cybercrime.
A CBI spokesperson stated, “The agency remains committed to eliminating the menace of Digital Arrests by targeting not only the perpetrators but also the support infrastructure of these organized crime networks.”
Operation Chakra-V marks another milestone in CBI’s evolving cybercrime strategy, reinforcing its focus on safeguarding citizens from sophisticated digital threats.
