CBI Arrests Two More in ₹7.67 Crore Digital Arrest Cybercrime Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two additional operatives of a cybercrime syndicate in connection with a high-profile Digital Arrest case. The arrests were made on Monday, May 5, during targeted searches conducted at multiple locations in Mumbai.

The case, initially referred to the CBI by the Rajasthan government, involves a cyber fraud where criminals impersonated law enforcement officials and digitally detained a victim. The accused extorted ₹7.67 crore from the victim between October 2023 and January 2024.

The arrests are part of the CBI’s ongoing efforts under “Operation Chakra-V”, launched to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes. In April 2025, the agency had conducted nationwide raids, leading to the arrest of four individuals and the busting of a major racket involved in the illegal supply of SIM cards and mule bank accounts.

According to the CBI, the latest operation was based on leads uncovered during previous investigations. Along with the arrests, officials seized incriminating documents and digital tools used to carry out the fraudulent schemes.

The two accused were produced before a court in Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan, and were remanded to police custody for eight days.

The investigation is ongoing.