Digital arrest for 26 days... transfer of Rs 2.50 crore... Cybercriminals captured the secretary of Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in this manner.

Bhopal: The largest digital arrest in MP is reportedly taking place.  Here, Ramakrishna Mission Ashram secretary Swami Supradiptananda was placed under 26 days of digital arrest.  Approximately Rs 2.50 crore was moved from him to several bank accounts by the scammers during this period.  Since the matter was discovered, the Crime Branch Police have filed a formal complaint.  The material claims that the scammers pretended to be Nashik Police officers when they made a video call.  By claiming that he was embroiled in a money laundering case, the accused threatened Secretary Swami Supradiptananda.He was also intimidated by fictitious ED summonses, which led to him transferring a sizable cash.  But because the case is so well-known, the cops are not speaking candidly.  The cops are currently stating that they will look into the situation.

A Bihar RJD councillor was tricked.

Mohammad Sohaib, an MLC for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has reported to the authorities about being under "digital arrest" for hours at his Patna home by cybercriminals who claimed he was connected to a money laundering case.  According to an officer, the Patna Cyber Police Station has filed a formal case against unidentified individuals.  The accused further threatened Sohaib with "legal action and murder" if he left the premises or asked for assistance, according to the complaint.  Legislative Council (MLC) member Sohaib reported that on April 8 at approximately 10.30 am, he received a call from two different numbers. The caller identified himself as an officer from the Cyber Crime Mumbai unit.

According to Sohaib's complaint, the caller informed him that he was involved in a money laundering case and that he had used his Canara Bank account in Mumbai to conduct illicit internet activities and fraudulent transactions totaling crores of rupees.  He provided me with information about the fraud case.  According to the RJD leader, the caller coerced him into disclosing personal information, including his Aadhaar number, property details, and other documents.  "They also took my signature on a blank paper," Sohaib stated in his complaint, which was submitted last week.  I was 'digitally arrested' by the scammers.  It was unable to get in touch with Sohaib after several tries.

In Delhi, the CBI initiated action.

After storming twelve locations in a massive crackdown on gangs who deceive individuals under the guise of "digital arrest," the CBI has arrested four persons.  This information was provided by officials on Tuesday.  Officials dubbed it 'Operation Chakra-5' and stated that the CBI apprehended two individuals from each location through raids in Mumbai and Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in relation to the 'digital arrest' case that was filed at the Rajasthan government's request.  According to them, the apprehended accused extorted 42 installments totaling Rs 7.67 crore.  By posing as representatives of different law enforcement authorities, the cybercriminals reportedly placed the victim under "digital arrest" for over three months, according to officials.

In a statement, a CBI spokeswoman stated, "The CBI is investigating 'digital arrests' instances using a multifaceted approach, with a particular focus on breaking down the infrastructure that supports these crimes.  Several 'digital arrests' have been reported to the CBI in recent months.  After taking over the Rajasthan case, the agency carried out a comprehensive investigation that involved 'profiling' and substantial data analysis.

To find the offenders, the CBI employed sophisticated investigative techniques.  The CBI recently carried out raids at 12 locations in Moradabad and Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, Krishnanagar in West Bengal, Mumbai, and Jaipur based on the leads gathered during the investigation. As a result, four members of this highly organized crime gang were arrested.  During the raids, the agency confiscated digital devices and evidence, bank account information, debit cards, check books, and deposit slips.  The people that were detained were placed under police detention for five days.