CBI cracks down on digital arrest scams, arresting 5 linked to illegal sale of SIM cards

On Saturday, the CBI conducted searches at 42 locations across eight states and apprehended five individuals in connection with the illegal sale of SIM cards, which were reportedly used in digital arrest scams, according to officials. These searches were part of the ongoing Operation Chakra V, which aims to combat cybercrimes and fraud related to digital arrests. Raids took place at various point-of-sale agents of telecom providers in Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, a spokesperson for the CBI stated. 

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