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Crime
CBI arrests two more in Gujarat's ₹11.42 crore digital arrest case
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:32 PM
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken custody of two additional suspects in a digital arrest scheme worth ₹11.42 crore in Gujarat.
The Central Bureau of Investigation announced today that it has detained two more individuals in connection with a digital arrest scheme that allegedly involved ₹11.42 crore in Gujarat. The agency said the latest arrests were made after gathering further evidence linking the suspects to the alleged fraud.
The case revolves around the purported use of digital tools to facilitate arrests in exchange for monetary consideration, with the total value of the alleged wrongdoing estimated at ₹11.42 crore. Investigators have indicated that the scheme targeted multiple parties and leveraged online platforms to coordinate the illegal activities.
These two arrests follow earlier detentions made by the CBI in the same investigation. Officials have not disclosed the identities of the newly held suspects or the specific charges they face, citing the ongoing nature of the probe. The agency has pledged to continue its inquiry and pursue all leads to uncover the full extent of the operation.
Legal analysts note that the incident underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring digital channels used for illicit financial transactions. The CBI has urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to similar schemes.
The case revolves around the purported use of digital tools to facilitate arrests in exchange for monetary consideration, with the total value of the alleged wrongdoing estimated at ₹11.42 crore. Investigators have indicated that the scheme targeted multiple parties and leveraged online platforms to coordinate the illegal activities.
These two arrests follow earlier detentions made by the CBI in the same investigation. Officials have not disclosed the identities of the newly held suspects or the specific charges they face, citing the ongoing nature of the probe. The agency has pledged to continue its inquiry and pursue all leads to uncover the full extent of the operation.
Legal analysts note that the incident underscores the challenges law enforcement faces in monitoring digital channels used for illicit financial transactions. The CBI has urged the public to report any suspicious activity related to similar schemes.