CBI Cracks Down on Global Cybercrime Syndicate in ‘Operation Chakra-V’; Four Kingpins Nabbed in Multi-City Raids
(Judicial Quest News Network)
New Delhi 15, April – In a major breakthrough against transnational organized cybercrime, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four key operatives involved in a notorious “Digital Arrest” racket as part of its nationwide crackdown under Operation Chakra-V.
The arrests—two from Mumbai and two from Moradabad—came after coordinated search operations at 12 locations across Mumbai, Moradabad, Sambhal (UP), Jaipur, and Krishnanagar (West Bengal). These individuals are believed to be pivotal figures in a highly organized cybercrime network that extorted crores from victims by posing as law enforcement officials.
The operation was triggered by a case initially registered in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, where a victim was digitally detained for over three months by cybercriminals impersonating police officers and federal agents. During the ordeal, the victim was extorted 42 times, losing a staggering ₹7.67 crore.
After taking over the case at the request of the Rajasthan Government, the CBI launched an intensive investigation involving advanced data analytics and digital profiling to track the culprits. The probe culminated in recent raids that unearthed significant evidence—bank account documents, debit cards, cheque books, deposit slips, and digital devices linked to the scam.
All four accused have been remanded to five days in police custody. Officials confirm that investigations are ongoing, with more arrests likely.
The CBI reiterated its commitment to combating emerging cyber threats and vowed to continue dismantling the criminal infrastructure enabling such digital extortion schemes.
