Operation Chakra-V: CBI Raids 6 States in a “Digital Arrest” Scam Case
Operation Chakra-V: CBI Raids 6 States in a “Digital Arrest” Scam Case
In relation to a global, cyber-enabled “digital arrest” fraud case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at almost 40 locations on Wednesday in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala, and West Bengal. The operation is a component of Operation Chakra-V, which is currently underway.
Nine distinct victims of digital arrest had previously filed complaints on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), which led the agency to file a detailed first information report (FIR). The CBI looked into the victim-targeting telecommunications lines and mule bank accounts after the FIR.
About 40 people were found to be a part of the organized cybercrime network that was responsible for the digital arrest scam, the agency said. Furthermore, a domestic facilitation network that provided mule bank accounts and made it possible for parallel “hawala” routes to layer and transfer criminal proceeds across international borders was discovered.
Investigators discovered that some of the stolen funds were taken out in India, while the rest was transferred outside and then taken out of ATMs in other countries. “Analysis of more than 15,000 IP addresses showed that criminals were operating from overseas, including Cambodia, using Indian mule accounts to layer and integrate illicit funds,” a senior officer said.
Through coordinated money transfer agents and mules, the network facilitated high-value fund transfers. Fintech infrastructure made it possible for money to flow quickly, which enabled the criminals to carry out transactions quickly and in large quantities.
Examined are digital devices, SIM cards, WhatsApp communication archives, and KYC paperwork found during the searches. According to CBI authorities, the study attempts to map the criminal operandi, track financial trails, comprehend the communication infrastructure employed in the fraud, and identify end-to-end links between domestic facilitators and major conspirators.
The organization underlined that the goal of these searches is to improve safeguards against future cybercrimes in addition to locating and detaining the criminals. According to experts, the case demonstrates the intricacy of financial fraud made possible by cyberspace as well as the advanced techniques used by global criminal organizations.
According to CBI authorities, the investigation shows how domestic and foreign networks work together to abuse digital and financial infrastructure, suggesting a coordinated approach to combating cybercrime. The inquiry emphasizes how crucial it is to keep an eye on mule account systems and fintech platforms in order to prevent high-value fraudulent transactions.
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