{
  "id": 5585694,
  "title": "CBI searches 89 locations across 20 states, arrests three over ‘digital arrest’ cases",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/cbi-searches-89-locations-across-20-states-arrests-three-over-digital",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T15:28:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cbi-searches-89-locations-across-20-states-arrests-three-over-digital-arrest-cases-101788535708721.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at 89 locations across 20 states, leading to the arrests of three individuals in a nationwide operation targeting cybercrime syndicates, officers announced on Friday. These arrests are part of the CBI's probes into three cybercrime cases, including one involving Gujarat. The three cases are among several digital arrest fraud cases where the CBI took over investigations from police units in multiple states.\n\nIn Gujarat, a victim reportedly lost ₹19.24 crore after being subjected to an illegal digital arrest for three months by individuals posing as police officers investigating a crime. Another case from Pilani, Rajasthan, involves a victim who lost ₹7.67 crore due to illegal confinement for three months by persons posing as police officers. The victim is associated with a prominent private deemed university in Pilani.\n\nThe third case is from Karnataka, where a victim's property was allegedly defrauded of ₹15.45 crore after they were kept under digital arrest for a month by fraudsters. During the searches, the CBI focused on tracing the trail of fraud proceeds, identifying conspirators and beneficiaries, and seizing incriminating material before it could be tampered with. One of the arrested individuals, Akash from Haryana, had received ₹1.95 crore in his account, which he swiftly transferred to other accounts on the same day. Another arrested person, Raja from Kolkata, had ₹1.5 crore in his firm's account. Additionally, a woman named Jyoti was arrested after her bank account received part of the fraud money, which she withdrew in cash and transferred to other accounts.\n\nThe CBI aims to track down and apprehend the remaining accused linked to the wider network of digital arrest frauds. This operation is part of a larger effort to combat cybercrime syndicates that impersonate law enforcement and government officials to coerce victims into transferring large sums of money. The Supreme Court of India has also directed the CBI to take concerted action against these offenders. The CBI remains committed to bringing all involved in these offenses to justice, as per the Supreme Court's directives.",
  "summary": "The CBI searches targeted cybercrime syndicates behind digital arrest cases, with three people arrested for allegedly receiving and laundering fraud proceeds.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}