cyber police investigation
80-Year-Old Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 1.08 Crore in Elaborate Police Impersonation Scam
Nov 22, 2025 11:46 am CST
An 80-year-old woman in Mumbai's Dadar area lost Rs 1.08 crore to sophisticated fraudsters who posed as TRAI officials and police officers. The scammers used fake official documents and intimidation tactics, claiming her Aadhar was linked to criminal activity. After transferring funds across multiple bank accounts between October 31 and November 7, the victim realized she had been defrauded when the promised reimbursements never materialized. Police have registered a case against unidentified suspects for cheating, impersonation, and cyber fraud.
Rs 58-Crore Digital Arrest Scam: International Money Trail Links to China, Hong Kong and Indonesia
Nov 10, 2025 07:34 pm CST
Maharashtra Cyber Police have uncovered international connections in a Rs 58 crore digital arrest scam, tracing cryptocurrency transactions to China, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. The sophisticated operation, which defrauded a 72-year-old Mumbai businessman through fake Enforcement Directorate calls, is part of a larger Rs 2,000 crore fraud network targeting Indian citizens. Authorities have arrested 26 individuals and are working with foreign agencies to track the laundered funds.
Elderly Pune Resident Loses Rs 1.44 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Scam by Fake NIA Officers
Oct 19, 2025 02:21 am CST
A 70-year-old man from Pune became the victim of an elaborate cyber fraud scheme, losing Rs 1.44 crore after scammers posing as National Investigation Agency officers placed him under 'digital arrest' and falsely accused him of terrorist connections. The sophisticated scam involved video calls with uniformed imposters who manipulated the victim through fear tactics until he finally reported the incident to cyber police.