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CBI arrests 2 for 11cr 'digital arrest loot'

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested two individuals connected to a large-scale cyber fraud network that allegedly stole Rs 11.4 crore from a victim in Gujarat. According to reports, the victim was subjected to a 'digital arrest' lasting three months, during which criminals impersonating police officers and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) officials coerced them into transferring funds.

State

Multiple States

First reported

September 2026

Agency involved

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Arrests

Two individuals (Himanshu Prasad and Unis Biswas)

Operation

Operation Chakra-VI

Status

Two key operatives arrested; investigation and analysis of seized devices ongoing

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Investigators stated that the arrests occurred during coordinated raids across 22 locations spanning 10 states as part of Operation Chakra-VI, an ongoing campaign against organized cyber crime syndicates. The two arrested operatives were accused of receiving, layering, and dispersing the illicit proceeds. Authorities alleged that the suspects routed Rs 2.5 crore of the stolen money through the bank account of a private company before transferring it to multiple accomplice accounts.

During the searches, law enforcement seized digital devices, incriminating chats, banking documents, and account records. Forensic examinations allegedly indicated that the suspects managed mule accounts and used malicious APK files to steal money from various cyber frauds. The CBI is analyzing the recovered materials to uncover the syndicate's broader technological infrastructure and track down remaining members.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention any court outcomes or specific legal charges filed against the arrested individuals.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Two key operatives have been arrested by the CBI, and investigators are analyzing seized digital devices and documents to track down remaining syndicate members.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A single victim from Gujarat who was held under digital arrest for three months.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Criminals impersonated police officers and officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai).
The victim was placed under a prolonged 'digital arrest' lasting three months and systematically coerced into transferring funds.
Key operatives received the stolen money and routed Rs 2.5 crore through the bank account of a private company named Hexaquest Global Pvt Ltd.
The funds were further transferred to multiple accomplice accounts to obscure the financial trail, utilizing mule accounts and malicious APK files.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

timesofindia.indiatimes.comOriginal report The Times of IndiaOpens via Google News

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