New Delhi, May 10 -- In continuation of ongoing efforts to curb cybercrime and digital arrest cases as part of Operation Chakra - V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched searches at multiple locations on premises of various Point of Sale Agents of Telecom Operators, said a statement from the agency.

They were allegedly acting in connivance with Cybercrime Criminals and unknown executive of Telecom Service Providers in issuing SIMs Cards which are subsequently used in illegal activities involving digital arrest, impersonation, fraudulent advertisement, investment fraud, UPI frauds, etc. said the statement.

In concerted efforts to curb the sale and misuse of unauthorized SIM Cards issued by various Point of Sale (PoS) Agents...