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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.
Delhi Police Arrest Four for Rs 1.3 Lakh Insurance Fraud Targeting Cancer Patient
Dec 10, 2025 03:04 am CST
Four cybercriminals have been arrested in Delhi for defrauding a cancer patient of Rs 1.30 lakh by impersonating insurance regulatory officials. The scammers targeted vulnerable policyholders awaiting refunds, demanding fake processing charges and fabricated bonds. Police have recovered electronic evidence and continue investigating this sophisticated insurance fraud operation.
Senior Citizen in Hyderabad Loses Rs 1.92 Crore in Sophisticated Digital Arrest Scam: Police Issue Warning
Nov 30, 2025 05:31 pm CST
In a concerning case of cybercrime in Hyderabad, a 71-year-old man was defrauded of Rs 1.92 crore by scammers posing as CBI officers who conducted a fake "digital arrest" related to alleged Aadhaar misuse. Police have apprehended three suspects and issued warnings about these increasingly sophisticated scams, emphasizing that legitimate law enforcement never demands payments via phone or conducts arrests through video calls.
Mumbai Businessman Falls Victim to Rs 53 Lakh 'Digital Arrest' Scam by Fake Law Enforcement Officials
Nov 11, 2025 09:43 pm CST
A 60-year-old businessman from south Mumbai was virtually held hostage in a 'digital arrest' scam, where cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials kept him on a video call overnight with fake legal threats, ultimately defrauding him of Rs 53 lakh through elaborate impersonation of police and court proceedings.
21-Year-Old Woman Commits Suicide After Falling Victim to Rs 5,000 Cyber Fraud in UP
Nov 02, 2025 01:47 am CST
A tragic incident occurred in Jhansi's Baruasagar area where a 21-year-old woman, Bhavna Pal, committed suicide after losing Rs 5,000 in an online employment scam. Her body was recovered from the Betwa River following her disappearance on October 28. Police investigations are ongoing, with no formal complaint regarding the cyber fraud filed yet.
Pune Man Loses Rs 11 Lakh in Online Pregnancy Advertisement Scam: A Warning About Digital Fraud
Oct 31, 2025 08:24 pm CST
A contractor from Pune fell victim to cybercriminals, losing Rs 11 lakh after responding to a fake online advertisement from someone claiming to seek pregnancy assistance. This case highlights a growing trend of sophisticated online scams in India, including "digital arrest" schemes that have recently targeted elderly citizens in Hyderabad, with victims losing substantial sums to fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials.
Maharashtra Physician Loses Rs 7 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Cybercrime Scheme
Oct 15, 2025 09:51 pm CST
A senior doctor in Maharashtra fell victim to an elaborate cybercrime operation, losing over Rs 7 crore after fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials and judges who placed him under a fake "digital arrest." The perpetrators used counterfeit Supreme Court and Enforcement Directorate documents to intimidate the victim, threatening legal consequences and monitoring his movements until he transferred the funds to their accounts.
"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
Sep 16, 2025 05:11 pm CST
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.