Mumbai police impersonation
Bengaluru Lecturer Loses Rs 2 Crore in Elaborate Digital Arrest Scam: Forced to Sell Properties
Dec 16, 2025 09:18 pm CST
A Bengaluru lecturer became victim to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing nearly Rs 2 crore after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers coerced her into selling her apartment and two plots. Fearing for her child's safety, she complied with their demands, including installing a suspicious mobile application. The case highlights the growing threat of complex cyber scams targeting vulnerable individuals in India.
21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Rs 20.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Impersonating Mumbai Police
Nov 12, 2025 02:14 am CST
A 21-year-old woman from Mysuru has been arrested by Alappuzha Cyber Crime Police for extorting Rs 20.5 lakh through an elaborate "digital arrest" scam. The fraudsters impersonated Mumbai Police officials, using doctored evidence and threatening the victim with fabricated charges to extract funds. Two additional suspects remain at large as investigations continue.