New Delhi, July 03: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches on 30.06.2026 at seven locations across Odisha and Rajasthan in connection with digital arrest scam. Three accused have been arrested in the case.
The instant case is being investigated by the CBI in pursuance of the orders of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The CBI registered the case on 25.03.2026. The victim is a retired public servant who was coerced into transferring an amount of Rs. 2.07 crore under the threat of digital arrest.
The investigation revealed that the defrauded funds were routed into a bank account opened in the name of a trust. Two accused have been arrested from Balasore, Odisha, while the third accused was apprehended from Nagaur, Rajasthan.
They were actively involved in layering and transferring of proceeds of crime from the victim through multiple accounts.
During the course of searches conducted at the premises of the accused, various incriminating documents and electronic devices have been seized.
The CBI reiterates its commitment to taking stringent legal action against individuals and entities that enable cybercriminal activities by providing access to or misusing banking infrastructure.
The public is advised to remain vigilant against cyber frauds, including fraudulent investment schemes, impersonation calls made in the name of law enforcement or regulatory agencies, and intimidation through fictitious concepts like “Digital Arrest”.
The CBI clarifies that there is no legal provision for any such form of arrest. Citizens are urged not to panic or comply with such fraudulent communications.
Any suspicious cyber-related activity should be reported immediately through the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930), the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, or to the nearest law enforcement agency.
