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CBI cracks down on ‘digital arrest’ gangs, searches 89 locations across 20 states, arrests three
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· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The CBI has searched 89 locations across 20 states as part of this effort. The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a crackdown on cybercrime syndicates involved in defrauding victims of large sums of money.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a crackdown on cybercrime syndicates involved in defrauding victims of large sums of money. This move is in response to the spread of 'digital arrest' scams across the country.
The CBI has searched 89 locations across 20 states as part of this effort. Three arrests have been made so far.
Further details about the crackdown and the scams are available from the source. The CBI's action aims to combat the growing problem of cybercrime and protect potential victims from financial loss.
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Category: safety Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Hindustan Times — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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