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Operation Chakra-V: CBI raids 6 states in ‘digital arrest’ scam case.

In connection with the global online ‘digital arrest’ scam case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at nearly 40 locations on Wednesday in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala and West Bengal. The process is a component of the Chakra-V process currently underway.

Nine victims of digital arrest had previously filed complaints on the National Cyber ​​Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), prompting the agency to file a detailed First Information Report (FIR). The CBI looked into the communication lines targeting the victims and mule bank accounts after the FIR.

The agency said about 40 people were found to be part of the organized cybercrime network responsible for the digital arrest scam. Furthermore, a local facilitation network was discovered that provided bank accounts and parallel ‘hawala’ routes enabled the collection and transfer of criminal proceeds across international borders.

Investigators discovered that some of the stolen money was taken out in India, while the rest was transferred abroad and then taken out of ATMs in other countries. “Analysis of more than 15,000 IP addresses showed that the criminals were operating from abroad, including Cambodia, using Indian accounts to hide and consolidate illicit funds,” a senior officer said.

Through coordinated money transfer agents and mules, the network facilitated high-value money transfers. FinTech infrastructure has enabled rapid flow of money, enabling criminals to execute transactions quickly and in large quantities.

Digital devices, SIM cards, WhatsApp communication archives and KYC papers found during the searches were examined. According to CBI authorities, the study attempts to map the criminal enterprise, trace the financial trails, understand the communications infrastructure used in the fraud, and identify overarching links between local facilitators and key conspirators.

The organization confirmed that the aim of these searches is to improve safeguards against cybercrimes in the future, in addition to locating and detaining criminals. According to experts, this case demonstrates the complexity of financial fraud that has become possible thanks to cyberspace, as well as advanced technologies used by global criminal organizations.

According to CBI authorities, the investigation shows how domestic and foreign networks work together to misuse digital and financial infrastructure, indicating a coordinated approach to combating cybercrime. The investigation underscores how important it is to monitor fraudulent account systems and fintech platforms in order to prevent high-value fraudulent transactions.

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