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CBI arrests four in 'digital arrest' fraud, Operation Chakra V

CBI arrests four individuals in connection with 'digital arrest' fraud, as part of Operation Chakra V.

April 16, 2025

Key Points

  • 1The CBI arrested four individuals for alleged involvement in 'digital arrest' fraud.
  • 2The arrests were made as part of 'Operation Chakra V'.
  • 3The agency registered multiple cases of 'digital arrests'.
  • 4The victim was 'digitally detained' for over three months and extorted of ₹7.67 crore.
  • 5Searches were conducted at 12 locations across multiple states.
  • 6The Prime Minister cautioned people against 'digital arrest' frauds in October.
  • 7Fraudsters impersonate officials from law enforcement agencies.

Important Terms

CBIDigital arrestFraudOperation Chakra VCybercrime
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