Thenewsmill CBI Arrests Three in Nationwide Digital Arrest Fraud Crackdown
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- •CBI arrested three individuals linked to digital arrest scams across 20 states.
- •Victims were coerced into transferring ₹42.4 crore through impersonation of law enforcement.
- •Operation Chakra-VI aims to dismantle organized cybercrime networks in India.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at 89 locations across 20 states in India, arresting three individuals linked to digital arrest scams. These scams involve cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials to coerce victims into transferring large sums of money. The CBI's operation, named Operation Chakra-VI, is part of a broader effort to combat organized cybercrime networks. The three arrested individuals were identified as beneficiaries in the money laundering process, with losses from the cases amounting to ₹42.4 crore (approximately $4.49 million). One notable case involved a victim from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, who was defrauded of ₹7.67 crore over three months. The CBI seized banking documents, digital devices, and account records during the operation, which are now undergoing forensic examination. The investigation aims to uncover the financial and technological infrastructure supporting these cybercrime syndicates.
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