New Delhi, June 25: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a major nationwide crackdown on cyber fraud syndicates involved in “Digital Arrest” scams, conducting coordinated raids across 16 states under Operation Chakra-VI.
As part of the large-scale operation, CBI teams carried out searches at more than 80 locations across the country. The agency deployed 60 specialised teams to simultaneously raid suspected premises linked to organised cybercrime networks.
In Assam, searches were conducted in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, targeting individuals and entities suspected of involvement in the fraud networks.
During the raids, investigators seized several incriminating documents, mobile phones, digital devices and financial transaction records. These materials are expected to help trace the operational structure and money trail of the alleged cyber syndicates.
Officials said the operation aims to dismantle organised groups involved in “Digital Arrest” scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials or government agencies to intimidate victims and coerce them into transferring money under the threat of legal action.
Operation Chakra-VI is part of the CBI’s ongoing efforts to curb the growing threat of cybercrime and strengthen enforcement against sophisticated online fraud networks operating across multiple states.
Further investigation is underway, and officials are analysing the seized evidence to identify additional suspects and uncover the wider network behind the scams.
