CBI Probe Reveals Fake Supreme Court Website, Shell Firms and Mule Accounts Behind Digital Arrest Scams: CBI Launches 80+ and Raids in 16 States
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out a massive operation across the country on Thursday as part of its investigation into a digital arrest scam network. Under Operation Chakra VI, the agency searched more than 80 locations across 16 states and formed 60 special teams to conduct the raids.
The action comes as the CBI steps up efforts to break the network behind more than 200 digital arrest scam cases reported in different parts of the country. Investigators believe the group used fake documents, shell companies, and mule bank accounts to cheat victims and move money.
CBI Conducts Nationwide Raids
The searches took place in Punjab, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, West Bengal, Manipur, Karnataka, and Odisha.
During the operation, the CBI arrested two people from Chennai and Kolkata. Investigators said the accused played a role in creating shell companies and managing mule bank accounts used by the fraud network. The agency found that these accounts handled around Rs. 2 crore in suspected illegal funds.
The investigation also uncovered a fake website that looks similar to the official website of the Supreme Court of India. According to officials, scammers used the website to send forged court documents and convince victims that legal action was being taken against them.
Fake Supreme Court Website Uncovered
A digital arrest scam usually starts with fraudsters posing as police officers, CBI officials, or other government authorities. They contact people over phone calls or video calls and falsely claim that a criminal case is pending against them. The victims often transfer money after receiving threats of arrest or legal action.
The CBI launched the investigation after receiving a complaint from the Supreme Court Registry regarding the fake website. Officials later found that the network used forged court orders and fake notices carrying the appearance of genuine government documents.
Investigation Expands Beyond India
The latest operation shows that cybercriminals now work through organized networks instead of acting alone. Investigators are focusing on the people who create fake companies, arrange bank accounts, and provide technical support for fraud activities. Breaking this system could help reduce digital arrest scams and prevent more people from losing money.
Search teams seized mobile phones, laptops, digital devices, bank records, and several important documents during the raids. Investigators are now examining the evidence to identify more people connected to the cybercrime network.
The investigation has also revealed possible international victims connected to the same cybercrime network. Indian authorities have started sharing information with foreign law enforcement agencies through established channels. The CBI continues to investigate the full extent of the operation and its cross-border connections.
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