Siliguri-based accused Arrested; CBI files Chargesheet in Delhi Digital Arrest Case
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, April 10, 2026: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against a Siliguri-based accused and a company incorporated by him in connection with a “Digital Arrest” cyber fraud case. The case was transferred to the CBI pursuant to orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The accused has been arrested and is presently in judicial custody, as per a press release issued by the CBI today.
During the course of investigation, it was revealed that the accused and his company’s current bank account were used to receive the fraud amount. These funds were linked to a “Digital Arrest” scam targeting a senior citizen in Delhi. The senior citizen had been defrauded of close to 23 crore rupees by intimidation with fake notices and by impersonating law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities over video calls.
Investigation has also uncovered that the same bank account was also used in at least two other cyber fraud cases registered in other places in India. This account was used to receive proceeds of crime, which were subsequently siphoned off through a network of mule accounts.
The CBI reiterates its firm commitment to taking stringent legal action against individuals and entities that assist cybercriminals by providing access to banking infrastructure.
The public is advised to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes, particularly those involving so-called “Digital Arrest” tactics. The CBI emphasizes that there is no legal concept of a “Digital Arrest”.
