The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a massive, multi-state crackdown targeting cybercriminals behind widespread "digital arrest" extortion scams. Operating under the banner of Operation Chakra-VI, the agency deployed 60 specialized teams to raid more than 80 locations across 16 Indian states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Delhi, and Tamil Nadu.

The sweeping operation targeted an organized syndicate linked to over 200 cases of digital fraud. Key developments include:

Two suspects were apprehended in Kolkata and Chennai. They are accused of setting up shell corporations and managing "mule" bank accounts to filter illicit funds.

Investigators estimate that approximately ₹2 crore in fraudulent proceeds was funneled through these compromised accounts.

Evidence Gathered: Law enforcement seized a large cache of incriminating material, including mobile phones, digital devices, and financial records, which have been sent for forensic analysis.

The CBI initiated its investigation following a formal complaint from the Supreme Court of India's Registry. The scammers had set up a counterfeit website with a web address designed to mimic the official Supreme Court portal.

Using this deceptive digital infrastructure, the fraudsters intimidated targets by presenting forged court orders and fake law enforcement documentation, creating a terrifyingly realistic illusion of legal authority to enforce their "digital arrests."

Advanced technical analysis indicates that the criminal network operated both domestically and across international borders. Beyond Indian citizens, the scam successfully targeted individuals in several foreign countries. The CBI is currently collaborating with international law enforcement agencies to track down external leads, and officials note that additional arrests are likely as the investigation unfolds.