digital arrest fraud
Elderly Woman Loses Rs 30 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam: How Fraudsters Used Terrorism Allegations to Execute the Perfect Cybercrime
Dec 13, 2025 12:36 pm CST
A 67-year-old woman in Indore became the victim of a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing Rs 30 lakh to fraudsters who claimed she was implicated in a terrorism investigation. The scammers, posing as police officials from Jammu and Kashmir, threatened her with arrest unless she transferred funds to alleged "government accounts" for verification. This case highlights the growing danger of cybercriminals targeting vulnerable elderly individuals living alone.
Major Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Gujarat: Rs 104-Crore Scheme Involving Digital Arrests and Cryptocurrency Laundering
Dec 11, 2025 01:26 am CST
A sophisticated cyber fraud operation worth Rs 104 crore was dismantled in Gujarat as the Enforcement Directorate filed charges against five individuals. The scam involved fake investment advisories, impersonation of government officials, and "digital arrest" schemes, with proceeds laundered through multiple bank accounts and ultimately converted to cryptocurrency. While four suspects have been arrested, the alleged mastermind remains at large after fleeing to an Arab country.
Supreme Court Takes Unprecedented Action Against Digital Arrest Fraud Targeting Elderly Citizens
Nov 18, 2025 02:22 am CST
India's Supreme Court has taken extraordinary measures to combat digital arrest fraud after a 72-year-old advocate lost Rs 3.29 crore to cybercriminals. The court has restrained lower courts from releasing accused fraudsters who impersonate judicial officials to extort money from vulnerable victims, particularly the elderly. This landmark intervention aims to address the growing nationwide crisis of cybercrime syndicates operating sophisticated scam operations from offshore locations.