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.