Under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more individuals in a large-scale digital arrest case, bringing the total number of arrests to six. The accused are part of a sophisticated cybercrime network that impersonated law enforcement officers and extorted over ₹7.67 crore from victims.
Two More Held in Mumbai as CBI Deepens Digital Arrest Probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its crackdown on cybercrime under the ambit of Operation Chakra-V, arresting two more operatives involved in a digital arrest scam. These arrests follow targeted searches conducted at multiple locations in Mumbai. The case was originally referred to the CBI by the Government of Rajasthan, after a victim was duped by fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers between October 2023 and January 2024.
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The victim, under the impression of facing legal trouble, was digitally “arrested” and coerced into transferring ₹7.67 crore. The perpetrators employed fake identities and manipulated digital platforms to execute the fraud, raising alarms across law enforcement agencies nationwide.
Digital Evidence and Tools Seized from Cyber Syndicate Operatives
Following initial arrests and extensive nationwide searches in April 2025, the CBI had nabbed four individuals suspected of running a cybercrime syndicate that misused illegally obtained SIM cards and mule bank accounts to commit fraud. The latest arrests were the result of interrogations and intelligence gathered during earlier phases of the operation.
Searches led to the recovery of sophisticated digital equipment and incriminating documents from the accused, highlighting the technical expertise and structured planning behind the racket. These tools were key in orchestrating “digital arrests,” where victims were made to believe they were under official investigation, prompting them to transfer large sums as “bail” or “penalty” payments.
Court Grants 8-Day Custody; CBI Promises Unrelenting Probe
The two accused arrested in Mumbai were presented before the competent court in Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan, which granted eight-day police custody. CBI officials confirmed that investigations are ongoing and emphasized their dedication to dismantling the wider network involved in cyber extortion, digital impersonation, and financial fraud.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to fair and impartial investigation, calling the operation a step forward in countering the growing threat of digital crime in India.