Face2News/Guwahati
As part of Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its crackdown on cybercrime infrastructure across India. In a significant development, one key conspirator involved in procuring and distributing fraudulently obtained SIM cards was arrested in Guwahati on 19.04.2026.
Operation Chakra-V is aimed at dismantling the backbone of organized cybercrime in the country. The CBI has been investigating a case involving Point of Sale (POS) agents who were illegally issuing SIM cards and facilitating cybercriminals engaged in offences such as fake digital arrests, loan scams, and investment frauds. During the course of investigation, searches were conducted at approximately 45 locations across eight states, leading to the arrest of 10 accused POS agents involved in the issuance of fake/illegally procured SIM cards.
The arrested accused was an aggregator of illegally issued SIM cards in Guwahati and had been absconding since August 2025. He was successfully traced and apprehended in the early hours of 19.04.2026. Investigation has revealed that the accused transferred approximately ₹67 lakh through multiple bank accounts to POS agents for procuring approximately 10000 illegally issued SIM cards. Evidence has also been found regarding courier transactions used to receive these SIM cards.
This operation underscores the CBI’s firm commitment to combating organized cybercrime by targeting its enabling infrastructure. Through coordinated efforts with other agencies and the use of advanced intelligence techniques, the CBI remains resolute in bringing perpetrators to justice.
Investigation into the involvement of other key conspirators is ongoing.
