bank account fraud
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.
21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Rs 20.5 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Impersonating Mumbai Police
Nov 12, 2025 02:14 am CST
A 21-year-old woman from Mysuru has been arrested by Alappuzha Cyber Crime Police for extorting Rs 20.5 lakh through an elaborate "digital arrest" scam. The fraudsters impersonated Mumbai Police officials, using doctored evidence and threatening the victim with fabricated charges to extract funds. Two additional suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
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.
Delhi Godman Withdraws Rs 50 Lakh After Sexual Harassment Case Filed: Investigation Reveals Multiple Bank Accounts and Student Exploitation
Sep 27, 2025 10:03 am CST
A self-styled godman in Delhi, Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, is accused of sexually harassing 17 female students while operating fraudulent bank accounts. After an FIR was filed, he withdrew over Rs 50 lakh. The Delhi court rejected his anticipatory bail application as investigations revealed he created a fraudulent trust to misappropriate funds. Former students describe a system of control through confiscation of mobile phones and original certificates, creating fear among students who were threatened with career destruction if they didn't comply with his demands.