The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opened a large‑scale raid on Wednesday, hitting about 40 sites across Delhi NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala and West Bengal. The sweep was part of Operation Chakra‑V, a nationwide effort to bust a transnational cyber‑enabled digital arrest fraud ring that has roped in victims across India.
The investigation began when the CBI logged a detailed FIR after nine people filed complaints through the Ministry of Home Affairs’ I4C portal. Those complaints described how fraudsters tricked users into signing up with fake “digital arrest” services, then siphoned their money through hidden mule bank accounts.
During the raids, CBI officials seized a trove of digital evidence. They found KYC documents, SIM cards, smartphones, and WhatsApp chat logs that trace the money trail. Experts say this haul will help link the domestic helpers—who set up mule accounts and hawala channels—to the main criminals behind the scam.
Anonymous IP‑address analysis shows the fraud network operates from foreign hotspots, with a significant presence in Cambodia. The team traced how fraudsters use Indian mule accounts to layer and hide proceeds, then move the money abroad, where it gets withdrawn from foreign ATMs.
CBI’s forensic analysts are mapping every step of the scheme. They are also using FinTech tools to track the high‑speed money movements that the fraud ring made possible. As the investigation continues, the CBI stresses it remains dedicated to fighting cyber‑enabled financial crime through intelligence‑led ops, tight inter‑agency coordination, and cutting‑edge digital forensics.
Source: aninews
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