New Delhi, June 11 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), as part of its sustained operation against cybercrime under 'Chakra-V', conducted searches at three locations.

In a significant breakthrough, the CBI also successfully seized proceeds of crime in the form of Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) worth Rs.2.8 Crores along with unaccounted cash amounting to Rs.22 lakhs from the possession of the suspect.

One accused has been arrested in connection with the case and is being produced before the Special CBI Court.

Notably, CBI has developed in-house capabilities for handling and seizure of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) as part of its technology-driven approach for combating cybercrime. The agency has also put in place necessary system...