CBI targets digital arrest cybercrime syndicates in nationwide operation

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched Operation Chakra-VI, a large-scale crackdown on organized cybercrime networks specializing in ‘digital arrest’ scams. The agency conducted simultaneous searches at 89 locations across 20 Indian states to target syndicates that impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money from victims.

As part of the operation, the CBI arrested three individuals involved in receiving and laundering fraud proceeds: Akash from Haryana, Raja Karmakar from Kolkata, and Jyoti Rani. The investigation highlighted three major cases where victims were held under fake digital detention for weeks or months, resulting in total losses of approximately Rs 42.36 crore. These include a victim at BITS Pilani defrauded of Rs 7.67 crore, a victim in Gujarat losing Rs 19.24 crore, and a victim in Karnataka losing Rs 15.45 crore.

In a separate regional effort, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) intensified its crackdown on cyber fraud facilitators in the Khammam district. The bureau arrested two individuals for providing 10 mule bank accounts used to route fraudulent transactions and illegal online gaming funds, often linked to foreign-based operators.

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Akash · BITS Pilani · Central Bureau of Investigation · Raja Karmakar · Supreme Court of India

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[● 2 SOURCES] A victim in Gujarat was defrauded of Rs 19.24 crore following a three-month digital detention. indtoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Raja Karmakar of Kolkata allegedly received Rs 1.5 crore into his company's account. indtoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] An individual named Akash from Haryana allegedly received Rs 1.95 crore in his account. indtoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A victim in Karnataka was defrauded of Rs 15.45 crore after being digitally held for one month. indtoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The CBI conducted Operation Chakra-VI, executing searches at 89 locations across 20 states. indtoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Three individuals were arrested for their roles in receiving and laundering fraud proceeds. indtoday.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The CBI operations were conducted following orders from the Supreme Court. indtoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A victim at BITS Pilani was defrauded of Rs 7.67 crore after a three-month digital detention. indtoday.com