What is the primary objective of “Operation Chakra”

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The CBI arrested four people in connection with a ‘Digital Arrests’ fraud, as part of ‘Operation Chakra V,’ after searches at 12 locations.  Operation CHAKRA  • It is an initiative of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which was launched in 2022.  • It is a global initiative supported by INTERPOL to combat and dismantle organized cyberenabled financial crime networks.  • These crimes, including impersonation, phishing, romance, and lottery scams, involve sophisticated tactics such as data harvesting, customized messaging, money mules, and call center operations. Objectives and Need  • The criminals operate globally, targeting victims across various jurisdictions and causing significant financial losses.  • The operation aims to coordinate law enforcement efforts internationally to address the growing threat of cyber-enabled financial crimes.