CBI arrests three accused in digital arrest fraud case; Know what it is

Investigation has revealed that these accused were providing financial and technical support from within the country to international fraudsters who are targeting Indians from abroad.

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three accused as part of its nationwide investigation into the Digital Arrest fraud case. This action is part of the CBI's ongoing 'Operation Chakra V,' which aims to dismantle a transnational cyber fraud network that is financially defrauding Indian citizens on a large scale.

Arrests Made In Kerala And Gujarat

The CBI arrested one accused in Kerala and two others in Gujarat. Prior to these arrests, the CBI collected digital and documentary evidence that proves the three played an active role in the conspiracy.

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Investigation has revealed that these accused were providing financial and technical support from within the country to international fraudsters who are targeting Indians from abroad.

Team Brought to Delhi on Transit Warrant

The arrested accused were produced in local courts in their respective states. After obtaining a transit warrant from there, they were brought to Delhi and presented before the CBI court. They will now be further interrogated to uncover the entire network.

Raids At 40 Locations Across Country

Prior to these arrests, the CBI conducted raids last week at approximately 40 locations, including Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, and West Bengal. During these searches, the CBI recovered significant digital evidence, KYC documents, SIM cards, and communication records.

This evidence revealed an organized facilitation network operating within the country, assisting foreign cybercriminals.

CBI's Commitment

The CBI has stated that it is continuously employing intelligence-based operations, coordination with various agencies, and advanced digital forensic techniques to combat such cyber-enabled financial crimes.

Such actions clearly demonstrate the CBI's commitment to dismantling domestic networks working in collaboration with foreign fraudsters.

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What Is Digital Arrest Fraud?

"Digital arrest fraud" is a new cybercrime in which cybercriminals, posing as government officials, intimidate people through video calls or fake legal documents to extort money from them. Many Indian citizens have lost millions of rupees to this fraud.