In a significant move against cybercrime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a major operation targeting Digital Arrest scams. Authorities have conducted over 80 raids across India related to more than 200 cases, resulting in the arrest of two suspects.
The individuals arrested include Naresh from Chennai and Sanjib Saha from Kolkata. This crackdown is part of “Operation Chakra-VI,” which involved 60 specialized teams conducting searches in 16 states, including Punjab, Gujarat, and Delhi.
The CBI explained that these searches aimed to disrupt a network that orchestrated over 200 cases of Digital Arrest scams. The arrested suspects were implicated in forming shell companies and managing mule bank accounts, which were used to allegedly launder around ₹2 crore related to these crimes.
Recently, the CBI discovered a fraudulent website designed to mimic the official Supreme Court of India site. This fake site was reportedly used to trick victims into falling for Digital Arrest scams. Acting on a complaint from the Supreme Court Registry, the CBI registered a case and started its investigation.
Using advanced forensic tools, the CBI was able to uncover critical parts of the criminal network operating in India and abroad. Investigators found that the scammers had uploaded fake documents, including counterfeit court orders and notices, to enhance the credibility of their schemes.
During the raids, agents seized various incriminating items, such as documents, digital devices, mobile phones, and bank transaction records. Evidence suggests that beyond Indian citizens, individuals from several other countries may have also been targeted by the same scam network. Authorities are now coordinating with relevant law enforcement agencies to address this widespread issue.
