CBI's Operation Chakra VI: India's Biggest Digital Arrest Scam Crackdown Explained
Photo by Ugi K. on Unsplash TLDR: The CBI launched Operation Chakra VI on June 25, 2026 — raiding over 80 locations across 16 Indian states to dismantle a digital arrest scam syndicate responsible for 200+ fraud cases. Victims are psychologically coerced into transferring funds to fake "secure" government accounts. Learn how the scam works and how to stay safe. CBI's Operation Chakra VI: India Strikes Back Against Digital Arrest Fraudsters India's cybercrime crisis reached a dramatic flashpoint this week. On June 25, 2026, the Central Bureau of Investigation executed one of the largest cybercrime crackdowns in the country's history. Dubbed Operation Chakra VI , the nationwide sweep targeted the fast-growing menace of digital arrest scams — and the numbers are staggering. At ScanMyShadow , we track how personal data fuels these attacks. Here's a full breakdown of what happened and what it means for every Indian with a smartphone. What Is Operation Chakra VI? ...