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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Dwibendu Moharana, a key member of a cybercrime syndicate that targeted Japanese citizens through “tech support scams.” The arrest was carried out as part of the ongoing Operation Chakra-V, an initiative aimed at dismantling cybercriminal networks.
The accused was intercepted at Bhubaneswar airport on October 30, 2025, upon his return to India. Dwibendu is believed to have played a major role in orchestrating fraudulent tech support operations that defrauded victims abroad.
CBI officials stated that the investigation into the syndicate is ongoing, and further action is expected against other members involved in the scams targeting Japanese nationals.
