According to IANS, the operation, conducted under Operation Chakra-VI, involved the deployment of 60 special teams across Punjab, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, West Bengal, Manipur, Karnataka, and Odisha. The coordinated action formed part of an ongoing investigation aimed at dismantling a criminal network allegedly connected to more than 200 cases of Digital Arrest fraud.
During the operation, the CBI arrested two accused from Chennai and Kolkata. Investigators alleged that the accused were involved in creating shell companies and opening and operating mule bank accounts. These accounts were reportedly used to launder approximately Rs 2 crore in suspected proceeds generated through criminal activities.
Using advanced forensic tools and technical intelligence, the agency identified critical components of criminal networks operating both within India and abroad. The investigation revealed that fraudsters uploaded forged and fabricated documents to lend legitimacy to their fraudulent activities. These included fake orders designed to resemble official directives issued by courts and various law enforcement agencies.
The CBI recently uncovered a fraudulent website whose domain closely resembled that of the Supreme Court of India’s official website. Investigators believe the fake domain was used by cybercriminals to deceive victims under the guise of Digital Arrest schemes. Acting on a complaint received from the Supreme Court Registry, the agency registered a First Information Report and initiated a formal investigation into the matter.
During the raids, investigators seized several important documents, digital devices, mobile phones, and banking transaction records. The seized material is currently undergoing detailed forensic examination and analysis.
The investigation has also uncovered evidence suggesting that, in addition to Indian citizens, several foreign nationals may have been targeted and defrauded by the same network. Relevant law enforcement agencies in the concerned countries are being informed through appropriate official channels.
The operation underscores the growing scale and sophistication of Digital Arrest frauds and highlights the CBI’s commitment to dismantling cybercrime syndicates, tracing financial trails, and ensuring justice for victims affected by cyber fraud across India and beyond.
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