cyber criminals
Delhi Police Arrests Three in Rs 1.16 Crore 'Digital Arrest' Scam Targeting Elderly Woman
Dec 13, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a sophisticated cyber fraud operation where an 82-year-old woman was coerced into transferring Rs 1.16 crore through a "digital arrest" scam. The criminals impersonated law enforcement officials and used psychological pressure to make the victim transfer funds to an NGO account operated by fraudsters. The same account has been linked to approximately Rs 24 crore in fraudulent activities across 32 complaints.
Bhopal Attorney Dies By Suicide After Digital Arrest Scam Falsely Linking Him to Terrorism
Nov 26, 2025 10:05 pm CST
A respected 68-year-old Bhopal lawyer, Shiv Kumar Verma, committed suicide after cyber criminals falsely accused him of terrorism links in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. The attorney, who had performed last rites for Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims, left a suicide note revealing he couldn't bear being labeled an "anti-national." This case represents a growing trend of cyber fraud targeting elderly professionals in the region through fabricated terror funding allegations.
Kerala Teacher Loses Rs 95 Lakh in Online Gold Trading Scam: Two Arrested in Malappuram Cyber Fraud Case
Nov 07, 2025 10:08 pm CST
A school teacher in Kerala was defrauded of Rs 95 lakh after being promised 60% returns through online gold trading. Malappuram Cyber Crime Police arrested two 20-year-old suspects who were part of a larger criminal network that used rented bank accounts to facilitate cyber fraud. The investigation continues as authorities search for additional members of the criminal operation.