CBI arrests ‘key member’ of cybercrime syndicate that targeted Japanese citizens

Key Points

1. CBI arrested Dwibendu Moharana for involvement in tech support scams targeting Japanese citizens.
2. Operation Chakra-V is an ongoing CBI initiative against cybercriminals.
3. Moharana was arrested at Bhubaneswar airport on October 30, 2025.
4. Searches on May 28, 2025, at 19 locations led to the arrest of six operatives.
5. Moharana operated an illegal call centre at Voip Connect Private Limited, Noida.
6. The call centre impersonated support personnel from multinational companies.
7. Seven individuals have been arrested in the case and chargesheets filed.
8. The operation was carried out in cooperation with the National Police Agency of Japan and Microsoft Corporation.