Overview

• The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested four individuals in connection with a digital scam involving impersonation of law enforcement officials.
• The scam digitally detained a victim for over three months, extorting ₹7.67 crore through 42 transactions.
• Search operations were conducted at 12 locations across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and West Bengal.
• Recovered evidence includes bank account details, debit cards, chequebooks, deposit slips, and other digital materials.
• The arrested suspects have been remanded to five days of police custody, with the investigation ongoing to dismantle the broader cybercrime infrastructure.