16-Apr-2025
Operation Chakra-V
Science & Technology
Why in News?
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched Operation Chakra-V to combat Transnational Organized Cybercrime and Digital Arrests, marking a major step in India’s cybercrime enforcement efforts.
About Operation Chakra-V
- Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Objective: To counter transnational cybercrime syndicates, especially those involved in:
- Digital arrests
- Online financial frauds
- Data theft and impersonation
- Previous Operations: Operation Chakra-IV targeted organized cyber-enabled financial crimes via a globally coordinated response using INTERPOL channels.