New Delhi, June 25: In a significant operation against a cybercrime network promoting the ‘Digital Arrest’ scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched ‘Operation Chakra-VI’. This involved the formation of 60 special teams that simultaneously raided over 80 locations across 16 states, including Punjab, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, West Bengal, Manipur, Karnataka, and Odisha.
This operation is part of an ongoing investigation aimed at dismantling a network involved in more than 200 cases of the ‘Digital Arrest’ scam. During the raids, two individuals were arrested in Chennai and Kolkata. They are accused of creating shell companies and managing ‘mule’ bank accounts. These accounts were reportedly used to launder approximately 20 million rupees linked to criminal activities.
The CBI recently uncovered a fraudulent website that closely resembled the official URL of India’s Supreme Court. Allegedly, scammers used this fake domain to deceive individuals under the guise of the ‘Digital Arrest’ scheme. Acting on a complaint received from the Supreme Court registry, the CBI registered an FIR and initiated an investigation.
Utilizing advanced forensic tools and technical expertise, the CBI identified key components of the criminal network operating both domestically and internationally. The investigation revealed that the perpetrators uploaded fake and fabricated documents to lend credibility to their fraudulent activities. These included counterfeit orders that appeared to be issued by courts and various law enforcement agencies.
During the raids, crucial documents, digital devices, mobile phones, and records related to bank transactions were seized. A thorough forensic examination and analysis of these items are currently underway. The CBI has also found evidence suggesting that not only Indian citizens but also nationals from several other countries may have fallen victim to this network. Relevant law enforcement agencies in those countries are being informed through appropriate channels.
The CBI remains committed to dismantling the cybercrime network and ensuring justice for victims of the ‘Digital Arrest’ scam and other forms of cyber fraud.
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