digital extortion
75-Year-Old Ex-Nurse Loses Rs 48 Lakh Life Savings in Sophisticated Digital Arrest Scam in Andhra Pradesh
Dec 02, 2025 01:39 am CST
A 75-year-old retired nurse in Andhra Pradesh fell victim to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing his entire life savings of Rs 48 lakh. Criminals impersonating CBI and ED officials trapped him in a continuous video call, isolating him from help while creating fictitious legal emergencies. Police have arrested three suspects and recovered Rs 32 lakh in cash along with evidence of the multi-state cybercrime operation.
Mumbai Businessman Loses Rs 58 Crore in Massive Digital Arrest Scam with International Connections
Nov 12, 2025 12:16 pm CST
Maharashtra Cyber Department uncovers an international network behind a Rs 58 crore digital arrest scam targeting a Mumbai businessman. The fraud, executed by scammers posing as CBI and ED officials, operated through cryptocurrency transactions with links to Hong Kong, China, and Indonesia. Authorities estimate similar schemes have generated over Rs 2,000 crore through victim intimidation across India.
Popular Instagram Influencer with 57 Million Followers Loses Rs 50 Lakh in Digital Extortion Scam
Oct 23, 2025 12:55 am CST
A Jabalpur-based social media influencer with 57 million followers has fallen victim to a sophisticated digital extortion scheme, losing Rs 50 lakh to cybercriminals who threatened to ban his Instagram accounts through fake copyright strikes. This case marks the first reported instance of this emerging cybercrime trend in the region, highlighting new vulnerabilities for digital entrepreneurs.