law enforcement impersonation
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.
3 Men Arrested in Rajasthan for Impersonating Police Officers to Impress Wedding Guests
Nov 25, 2025 02:25 am CST
Three individuals were arrested in Jhalawar, Rajasthan after being caught impersonating police officers by using a car with unauthorized police beacons. The suspects, who installed the equipment to impress relatives at a wedding, were exposed when they failed to produce official identification during a routine police check. Authorities have filed charges and confiscated the modified vehicle used in the deception.
Mumbai Businessman Loses Rs 58 Crore in Massive Digital Arrest Scam with International Connections
Nov 12, 2025 12:16 pm CST
Maharashtra Cyber Department uncovers an international network behind a Rs 58 crore digital arrest scam targeting a Mumbai businessman. The fraud, executed by scammers posing as CBI and ED officials, operated through cryptocurrency transactions with links to Hong Kong, China, and Indonesia. Authorities estimate similar schemes have generated over Rs 2,000 crore through victim intimidation across India.
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.