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6mo ago

CBI Arrests Four in Rs 7.67 Crore Digital Arrest Scam Under Operation Chakra-V

The arrests follow multi-state raids targeting a sophisticated cybercrime network that extorted victims by impersonating law enforcement officials.

CBI recovered various materials, including bank account details, debit cards, chequebooks, deposit slips, and digital evidence.
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Overview

  • The CBI arrested four individuals, two each from Mumbai and Moradabad, for extorting Rs 7.67 crore from a Rajasthan resident over three months through 42 transactions.
  • The arrests were part of Operation Chakra-V, with raids conducted at 12 locations across five states, yielding digital evidence and financial records linked to the scam.
  • Cybercriminals used 'digital arrest' tactics, impersonating officials from agencies like the CBI and ED to intimidate victims into transferring funds.
  • The investigation highlights a broader trend of digital extortion cases, including recent scams targeting individuals in Mumbai and Gwalior, with losses ranging from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 2.52 crore.
  • The arrested suspects have been remanded to five days of CBI custody as authorities work to dismantle the infrastructure supporting these organized cybercrime operations.