police impersonation

  • Elderly Woman Loses Rs 30 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam: How Fraudsters Used Terrorism Allegations to Execute the Perfect Cybercrime

    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.

  • Delhi Police Bust

    Delhi Police Bust 'Special 26' Gang After 1,200-km Chase: Recover Stolen Gold from Fake Police Raid

    Dec 06, 2025 09:10 pm CST

    Delhi Police arrested five criminals who impersonated police and tax officials to steal over 1kg of gold from a jewelry workshop in Karol Bagh. The gang, inspired by the Bollywood film "Special 26," was apprehended after a 1,200-kilometer chase spanning multiple cities, with authorities recovering 435 grams of the stolen gold. Three suspects remain at large as investigations continue.

  • Delhi Police Arrests Three in Rs 88 Lakh Digital Arrest and Investment Fraud Operation

    Delhi Police Arrests Three in Rs 88 Lakh Digital Arrest and Investment Fraud Operation

    Nov 25, 2025 08:12 pm CST

    Delhi Police have arrested three individuals involved in a sophisticated cybercrime operation that netted over Rs 88 lakh through digital arrest threats and fake investment schemes. The suspects used police impersonation tactics and fraudulent cryptocurrency platforms to target victims, including elderly individuals, while employing multiple bank accounts to launder the stolen funds.

  • 3 Men Arrested in Rajasthan for Impersonating Police Officers to Impress Wedding Guests

    3 Men Arrested in Rajasthan for Impersonating Police Officers to Impress Wedding Guests

    Nov 25, 2025 02:25 am CST

    Three individuals were arrested in Jhalawar, Rajasthan after being caught impersonating police officers by using a car with unauthorized police beacons. The suspects, who installed the equipment to impress relatives at a wedding, were exposed when they failed to produce official identification during a routine police check. Authorities have filed charges and confiscated the modified vehicle used in the deception.

  • Alert: Rajasthan Police Warns of Fake Officers Using Bomb Scare Tactics in New Cyber Fraud Scheme

    Alert: Rajasthan Police Warns of Fake Officers Using Bomb Scare Tactics in New Cyber Fraud Scheme

    Nov 13, 2025 04:53 pm CST

    Rajasthan Police has issued an urgent warning about a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme where criminals impersonate police officers and reference recent incidents like the Delhi car blast to extort money and personal information from citizens. Authorities advise the public to remain vigilant, avoid sharing sensitive details, and report suspicious contacts immediately to prevent falling victim to these elaborate scams.

  • Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs 50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Senior Citizens

    Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs 50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Senior Citizens

    Oct 29, 2025 08:40 pm CST

    Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested two individuals involved in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam that defrauded senior citizens of Rs 50 lakh. The criminals posed as police officials, created fake documents, and kept victims on video calls for days while extorting money. Authorities warn citizens that digital arrests have no legal basis in India and provide essential safety guidelines to avoid such scams.