The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched coordinated searches at 42 locations in Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh under Operation Chakra-V, targeting cyber fraud facilitated by mule bank accounts. Investigators found over 8.5 lakh mule accounts in over 700 bank branches, bypassing KYC norms. Nine individuals, including agents and bank staff, were arrested.