Digital Arrest Fraud Cases Uncovered in Gujarat, Karnataka, and Bits Pilani

Three high‑profile digital‑arrest frauds came under the CBI’s microscope during Operation Chakra‑VI. In Bits Pilani, a victim was held captive for three months under a fake arrest order, losing INR 7.67 crore. A separate case in Gujarat saw a similar deception cost the complainant INR 19.24 crore, while Karnataka authorities reported a one‑month ordeal that resulted in a loss of INR 15.45 crore.

Investigators traced the money trail through seized bank statements, transaction logs and digital devices, linking the losses to a syndicate that systematically rotated funds across multiple accounts. The CBI’s forensic unit is now piecing together the full financial architecture used by the criminals to operate across state borders.

These revelations highlight how "digital arrest" scams have evolved into sophisticated, multi‑state operations, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.