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.