CBI launches 'Operation Chakra', searches 105 locations against cyber criminals

The CBI on Tuesday conducted searches in 105 locations against cyber criminals involved in financial crimes. The searches were carried out in association with police forces of the states and Union Territories.

'Operation Chakra' was launched against cyber-enabled crime networks based on the input provided by Interpol, the FBI, Royal Canadian Mountain Police and the Australian Federal Agency.

Out of 105, 87 locations were searched by the



CBI and 18 locations were searched by state and UT police. Over 300 suspects are under the scanner. Two call centres involved in cyber fraud have been busted, the CBI said.

From one of the locations searched in Rajasthan, the CBI has also seized Rs 1.5 crore in cash and 1.5 kg of gold.

Following the searches, the central agency has registered multiple cases and seized digital evidence. Details of the financial transactions are being analysed.