Synopsis
The CBI has arrested four key figures involved in organized cybercrime as part of its ongoing investigation into digital arrests, revealing a sophisticated scheme of extortion. The operation targeted locations in multiple states, showcasing the agency's commitment to combating cyber offenses.Key Takeaways
- CBI arrested four key figures in cybercrime.
- Operation Chakra-V aims to dismantle cybercrime infrastructure.
- Victims face psychological pressure during digital arrests.
- Advanced techniques were employed for investigations.
- Digital arrest scams are on the rise in India.
New Delhi, April 15 (NationPress) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), investigating a case related to digital arrests, apprehended four individuals due to their participation in cybercrime activities. The CBI team executed comprehensive searches at various sites and captured four kingpins, with two suspects from Mumbai and the other two from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
The arrests were part of the CBI's Operation Chakra-V, aimed at dismantling the infrastructure supporting such cyber offenses.
This investigative body has been leading a significant initiative against cybercrimes, such as digital arrests, employing a multi-faceted strategy for investigating these incidents while also targeting the entire structure behind them.
The recent arrests relate to a digital arrest case originating in Rajasthan, previously registered at the Cyber Police Station in Jhunjhunu. The victim was detained digitally for over three months by cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officers and was extorted 42 times, accumulating a total of Rs 7.67 crore.
Upon acquiring the case, the CBI engaged in a thorough investigation involving data analysis and profiling, utilizing advanced investigative techniques to pinpoint the offenders.
The agency conducted extensive searches across 12 locations in Moradabad, Sambhal, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Krishnanagar in West Bengal, which resulted in the arrest of four individuals linked to this highly organized crime syndicate.
“Evidence recovered includes bank account details, debit cards, cheque books, deposit slips, and digital devices,” stated a CBI official.
“The apprehended individuals were presented before the appropriate court and have been placed in police custody for five days,” the agency reported.
Recently, digital arrest scams have surged across the nation, with scammers initiating video calls to potential targets.
Their typical modus operandi involves impersonating officials from law enforcement or regulatory bodies, confronting victims about offenses they did not commit.
This cyber syndicate aims to exert psychological pressure on victims, claiming they have been 'digitally arrested' for a crime, subsequently extorting money before 'releasing' them from digital custody.
