CBI Charges Siliguri Man in Massive ₹23 Crore 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet in a staggering ₹23 crore cyber fraud case, dubbed ‘digital arrest,’ targeting a senior citizen in Delhi. According to Cyber Threat Intelligence, the investigation revealed a Siliguri-based individual and his company were central to the scheme. The case, escalated to the CBI by Supreme Court order, saw the accused allegedly intimidating the victim with fake notices and impersonating law enforcement and judicial officials via video calls, ultimately defrauding them of a substantial sum. The accused is currently in judicial custody.

Further investigation by Cyber Threat Intelligence uncovered that the bank account used by the accused and his company was not an isolated incident. This same account had previously been implicated in at least two other cyber fraud cases across India. It served as a conduit for receiving illicit funds, which were then systematically siphoned off through a network of mule accounts. The CBI has signaled its intent to pursue stringent legal action against those who facilitate cybercriminals by providing access to banking infrastructure, a critical enabler for many online scams.