Mumbai Cyber Police
72-Year-Old Mumbai Woman Loses Rs 32.8 Lakh to Police Impersonators in Sophisticated Cyber Scam
Nov 22, 2025 03:13 am CST
A 72-year-old woman from Mumbai's Mulund suburb was defrauded of Rs 32.8 lakh by scammers impersonating police officials who threatened her with false money laundering charges. The fraudsters, claiming to be from the "Colaba Crime Branch," coerced the elderly victim into transferring her savings through RTGS after a series of intimidating calls, including a video call from a fake police officer. The matter is now under investigation by the East Region Cyber Cell.
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs 50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Senior Citizens
Oct 29, 2025 08:40 pm CST
Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested two individuals involved in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam that defrauded senior citizens of Rs 50 lakh. The criminals posed as police officials, created fake documents, and kept victims on video calls for days while extorting money. Authorities warn citizens that digital arrests have no legal basis in India and provide essential safety guidelines to avoid such scams.