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CBI raids over 80 locations in India to combat digital arrest scams

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted raids at more than 80 locations throughout India in Operation Chakra-VI, aimed at dismantling cybercrime networks involved in Digital Arrest scams. This initiative resulted in the arrest of two suspects: Naresh from Chennai and Sanjib Saha from Kolkata, both accused of laundering around ₹2 crore through various fraudulent schemes.

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Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
CBI raids over 80 locations in India to combat digital arrest scams

Key Takeaways

  • •The CBI executed raids at over 80 locations across India as part of Operation Chakra-VI targeting Digital Arrest scams.
  • •Two individuals, Naresh from Chennai and Sanjib Saha from Kolkata, have been arrested in connection with the cybercrime network.
  • •The fraudulent scheme involved laundering approximately ₹2 crore through shell companies and mule bank accounts.
  • •A counterfeit website mimicking the Supreme Court of India was used to deceive victims in the Digital Arrest scheme.
  • •The CBI's investigation revealed that the scam potentially affected nationals from several other countries, prompting international cooperation.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) just launched big crackdown on cybercrime networks behind Digital Arrest scams,raiding over 80 spots across India. Part of sweeping probe into 200+ cases tied to these frauds. Two arrests so far: Naresh from Chennai,Sanjib Saha from Kolkata.

Under Operation Chakra-VI, CBI deployed 60 special teams for synchronized raids in 16 states — Punjab, Gujarat,Delhi,Maharashtra, Haryana,Tamil Nadu,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh,Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,Rajasthan, Assam, West Bengal,Manipur, Karnataka,and Odisha. Aim: dismantle network behind these scams .

Suspects accused of setting up shell companies,mule bank accounts,laundering around ₹2 crore in dirty money. CBI found fake website mimicking Supreme Court of India site,allegedly used to trick victims with Digital Arrest scheme .

After Supreme Court Registry complained,CBI kicked off probe. Agency used high-tech forensic tools,expertise to uncover key parts of cybercriminal setup running at home and abroad. Found forged documents, fake court orders uploaded to boost scam's credibility.

Raids turned up loads of evidence: digital devices,phones,bank records. Scam might've hit folks beyond India,possibly snagging victims from other countries. CBI working with foreign agencies to sort it out…

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