Targeting cybercriminals responsible for widespread "digital arrest" extortion schemes, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a broad, multi-state crackdown. The CIA sent out 60 specialized teams to raid over 80 locations in 16 Indian states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu, under the name Operation Chakra-VI.

An organized syndicate connected to more than 200 instances of online fraud was the focus of the massive operation. Important advancements consist of:

In Chennai and Kolkata, two individuals were captured. They are charged for creating shell companies and overseeing "mule" bank accounts in order to filter illegal money.

According to investigators, these hacked accounts were used to transfer almost ₹2 crore in fraudulent proceeds.

Evidence Acquired: Mobile phones, digital devices, and financial records were among the many pieces of incriminating evidence that law enforcement confiscated and sent for forensic examination.

The Supreme Court of India's Registry filed a formal complaint, which prompted the CBI to begin its probe. The fraudsters had created a fake website with a URL that was intended to resemble the Supreme Court's genuine gateway.
By providing falsified court orders and fictitious law enforcement paperwork, the fraudsters used this dishonest digital infrastructure to scare targets and create a terrifyingly realistic image of judicial power to enforce their "digital arrests."

The criminal network operated both domestically and internationally, according to advanced technical analysis. The scam effectively targeted people in other foreign nations in addition to Indian citizens. As the investigation progresses, further arrests are anticipated, according to officials. The CBI is also working with foreign law enforcement organizations to locate external leads.