India Today Uncovers Digital Arrest Racket, Arrests 4 in Mumbai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India Today Uncovers Digital Arrest Racket, Arrests 4 in Mumbai

India Today  

India Today's investigation reveals a surge in digital arrest scams, with fraudsters targeting high-profile professionals and bureaucrats. The scam involves fraudsters posing as government officials, initiating contact via phone calls and shifting to video calls using platforms like WhatsApp and Skype. The victims, often high-profile individuals, are lured into believing they are speaking with legitimate law enforcement personnel. The scammers use fabricated documents and threats of dire consequences to extort money from the victims.

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Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype
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19 hours, 21 minutes ago

Bengaluru engineer scammed of ₹11.8 crore in 'digital arrest' scam, duped by fake police, CBI officers over Skype

Hindustan Times  

A Bengaluru software engineer, 39, from GKVK Layout, near Hebbal, recently became a victim of a digital arrest scam, losing a staggering ₹11.8 crore. Digital arrest of Ahmedabad man uncovers Taiwanese-linked racket: Police According to Times of India report, the incident, which unfolded between November 25 and December 12, was reported to the North-East Cybercrime, Economic offences, Narcotics police. The …

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report
22 hours, 54 minutes ago

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam; forced to break FDs and empty bank accounts: Report

Hindustan Times  

In yet another case of “digital arrest,” a 46-year-old homemaker from Indiranagar, Bengaluru, was conned out of over ₹30 lakh by fraudsters impersonating officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Mumbai police. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the scammers held her under a fabricated “digital arrest” for 11 days, orchestrating an elaborate cyber scam. Fake calls from …

Scam Alert! THESE are the 10 ways scamsters can drain your bank account
2 days, 14 hours ago

Scam Alert! THESE are the 10 ways scamsters can drain your bank account

Live Mint  

Cybercrime tricks: With the rising number of cybercrimes in the country, India's largest bank, the State Bank of India, has issued an advisory outlining possible ways in which fraudsters can trick customers. 10 common cybercrime tricks TRAI Phone Scam: Some fraudsters may threaten to suspend your mobile services over allegations of illegal activities or KYC non-compliance. Get rich quick trading: …

Hyderabad Couple Fall Victim to 'Digital Arrest', Lose Rs 2 crore
1 week, 3 days ago

Hyderabad Couple Fall Victim to 'Digital Arrest', Lose Rs 2 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A couple from Narayanguda were scared to even step out of their house after a four-day long of what they believed was a ‘digital arrest’. On pressing 1, the call got connected to a scamster, who, posing as a Mumbai crime branch officer, told them that there was suspicious activity noticed on their number. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Hyderabad …

Senior citizen from Bengaluru loses Rs 1.94 crore from his fixed deposit after getting WhatsApp video call
1 week, 4 days ago

Senior citizen from Bengaluru loses Rs 1.94 crore from his fixed deposit after getting WhatsApp video call

India Today  

Digital arrest cases have become a significant cyber menace in India. The latest victim of such fraud is from Mumbai, where a 68-year-old senior citizen was reportedly swindled out of Rs 1.94 crore from his fixed deposit. According to a report by Deccan Herald, the incident began on November 30 when the victim received a WhatsApp video call from an …

Digital arrest scam: IT professional kept under ‘digital arrest’ for over a week in Coonoor, defrauded of ₹16 lakhs
1 week, 4 days ago

Digital arrest scam: IT professional kept under ‘digital arrest’ for over a week in Coonoor, defrauded of ₹16 lakhs

The Hindu  

Scammers pretending to be cyber crime police defrauded an IT professional in Coonoor of ₹16 lakhs in cash, falsely stating that she had been under ‘digital arrest’, and not allowing her to leave her home for over a week, the police have said. A few minutes later, the woman received a call on a video calling application from people claiming …

Digital arrest scam rising in India: Here is how to protect yourself and everything else you need to know
1 week, 5 days ago

Digital arrest scam rising in India: Here is how to protect yourself and everything else you need to know

India Today  

Imagine this – You are busy completing your daily chores when suddenly you receive a call from an unknown person. Unfortunately, this has been the reality for many individuals who fell victim to the "digital arrest" scam, losing significant amounts of money to fraudsters posing as senior officials. These digital scams, particularly the digital arrest scam, are targeting individuals across …

Cops seize Rs 47 lakh, cryptocurrency worth Rs 1.36 crore
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Cops seize Rs 47 lakh, cryptocurrency worth Rs 1.36 crore

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: The Directorate of Enforcement conducted raids between November 28 and 30 across 13 locations, including Hyderabad, and seized unaccounted cash worth Rs 47 lakh and USDT cryptocurrency worth Rs 1.36 crore. The investigation was initiated on two FIRs registered by CBI, Economic Offences Wing, Delhi, concerning Rs 640 crore in cyber fraud money generated through betting, gambling, part time …

Pune man gets call for his involvement in credit card fraud, loses Rs 28 lakh in scam
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pune man gets call for his involvement in credit card fraud, loses Rs 28 lakh in scam

India Today  

In the past few months, there has been a sharp rise in cases of online scams in India. In this scam, fraudsters posing as fake police officials call victims, confine them to a room under the pretence of digital arrest, and instruct them not to communicate with anyone. The recently reported victim of this scam is a 76-year-old doctor from …

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Delhi police crackdown on cyber fraud racket

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has dismantled a major racket of cybercriminals who defrauded people to the tune of nearly Rs 20 crore by creating fake identity documents of non-existent individuals, established shell companies, opened current bank accounts, and rented out these accounts for fraudulent purposes. This syndicate had been providing access to multiple current bank accounts to unknown cyber fraudsters …

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Government warns BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi Users to avoid calls from THESE numbers to avoid digital scams

India TV News  

Cybercrime is quickly increasing in India, with reports surfacing daily about victims losing large sums of money to scammers. These scammers often use tactics like threatening a "digital arrest" to instill fear and pressure individuals into transferring money. DoT and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India do not make these types of calls and have encouraged citizens to report suspicious …

Mumbai woman made to strip on pretext of ‘digital arrest’, duped of ₹1.8 lakh — Here’s what happened
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mumbai woman made to strip on pretext of ‘digital arrest’, duped of ₹1.8 lakh — Here’s what happened

Live Mint  

In yet another incident, a Mumbai woman was made to strip and duped of ₹1.8 lakh by scamsters after they convinced the 26-year-old that she was under ‘digital arrest.’ The victim who resides in Borivali East, received a phone call on November 19 where the fraudsters claimed to be Delhi Police officers, NDTV reported. As the conversation followed, the scammers …

Mumbai woman forced to strip, duped of ₹1.78 lakh, in ‘digital arrest’ scam
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Mumbai woman forced to strip, duped of ₹1.78 lakh, in ‘digital arrest’ scam

The Hindu  

A 26-year-old woman from Mumbai was allegedly coerced into stripping during a video call after falling victim to a scam involving cybercriminals posing as Delhi police. The fraudsters also duped her of ₹1.78 lakh under the pretext of a “digital arrest” linked to a fake money laundering case. Claiming the matter was confidential, the fraudsters threatened her with a “digital …

What is Digital Arrest and How to Avoid Falling Victim?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

What is Digital Arrest and How to Avoid Falling Victim?

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned citizens of a rising cyber scam known as “Digital Arrest” during the Mann Ki Baat radio program. Digital Arrests are a new form of cyber fraud where criminals pose as law enforcement officials to exhort money from their victims. The criminals pose as law enforcement officials from CBI, Income Tax, Customs and make video …

Mumbai woman forced to strip, cheated of Rs 1.78 lakh after digital arrest
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai woman forced to strip, cheated of Rs 1.78 lakh after digital arrest

India Today  

A 26-year-old woman in Mumbai was coerced into stripping during a video call and cheated of Rs 1.78 lakh after falling prey to a digital arrest scam by fraudsters posing as police officials. The fraudsters, using multiple phone numbers, threatened her with arrest and forced her to book a hotel room for a virtual interrogation. During the video call, the …

Mumbai woman forced to strip, loses Rs 1.7 lakh in digital arrest scam
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai woman forced to strip, loses Rs 1.7 lakh in digital arrest scam

India Today  

A 26-year-old woman from Mumbai was forced to strip during a video call and extorted Rs 1.7 lakh by fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officials in another case of a digital arrest scam. The victim, a resident of Borivali East, was contacted by the fraudsters on November 19 and accused of involvement in a money laundering case linked to businessman …

'Digital Arrest' scam wipes out life savings of 90-year-old in Gujarat: Here's what happened
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Digital Arrest' scam wipes out life savings of 90-year-old in Gujarat: Here's what happened

Live Mint  

In an unfortunate incident of yet another 'digital arrest' scam, a 90-year-old man in Surat, Gujarat, was defrauded of his entire life savings of over ₹1 crore. The elderly victim, a stock market trader, was duped by fraudsters posing as officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation, who alleged his involvement in a drug trafficking and money laundering racket, reported …

IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT Bombay student gets call from fake telecom authority for his SIM, loses Rs 7.28 lakh

India Today  

India is grappling with the growing menace of cyber frauds, including digital arrest scams where fraudsters exploit digital platforms like WhatsApp to deceive unsuspecting victims. In a recent case of such an online scam, a student from IIT Bombay fell prey to scammers posing as fake Telecom Regulatory Authority of India officers and lost Rs 7.28 lakh. In the fake …

IIT Bombay Student Duped Of Rs 7.29 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT Bombay Student Duped Of Rs 7.29 Lakh In 'Digital Arrest' Scam

ABP News  

Mumbai: An IIT Bombay student lost Rs 7.29 lakh after a fraudster posed as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India employee and coerced him into paying the money by intimidating him under the pretext of 'digital arrest', news agency PTI quoted police as saying. 'Digital arrest' is a new and growing form of cyber fraud in which fraudsters pose as …

Digital arrest scam: Ex Air Force employee made to travel from Faridabad to Bihar, bank account wiped clean
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Digital arrest scam: Ex Air Force employee made to travel from Faridabad to Bihar, bank account wiped clean

Hindustan Times  

Not just did this Faridabad man transfer all his money to someone he thought was a regulatory official, but also travelled all the way to Bihar on a train to repeat the same for another bank account before realising he was getting scammed and was put under ‘digital arrest’ - a cybercrime menace that has led to dozens of people …

IIT Bombay student gets fake threat of ‘digital arrest', loses ₹7 lakh
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

IIT Bombay student gets fake threat of ‘digital arrest', loses ₹7 lakh

Hindustan Times  

A student from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay became the latest victim of a growing cyber fraud known as "digital arrest," losing a staggering ₹7.29 lakh to a scammer posing as a Telecom Regulatory Authority of India employee. The caller posed as an employee of the TRAI and informed him that 17 complaints of illegal activities were registered against his …

IIT Bombay student duped of over Rs 7 lakh by scammers after digital arrest
3 weeks, 6 days ago

IIT Bombay student duped of over Rs 7 lakh by scammers after digital arrest

India Today  

A 25-year-old student from IIT Bombay was duped of Rs 7.29 lakh after he was digitally arrested by scammers who posed as government officials, according to the Mumbai Police. The student realised that he had been duped only after reading about similar digital arrest scams on the internet after which he informed the police. In October, the Union Ministry of …

Retired Army officer held under 55-hour 'digital arrest', robbed of Rs 5 lakh
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Retired Army officer held under 55-hour 'digital arrest', robbed of Rs 5 lakh

India Today  

A retired Army officer in Haryana's Faridabad has fallen prey to cyber fraud through 'digital arrest' and has been duped of Rs 5 lakh, police said on Wednesday. Retired Army officer Aditya Jha was held under a 55-hour digital arrest by the fraudsters and was even called to Bihar's Madhubani to transfer the money as demanded. According to the complaint, …

Digital arrest scam: Alert SBI staff saves senior citizen in Hyderabad from ₹13 lakh fraud
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Digital arrest scam: Alert SBI staff saves senior citizen in Hyderabad from ₹13 lakh fraud

Live Mint  

An incident in Hyderabad has come to light where vigilant employees at a State Bank of India branch saved a senior citizen from being conned ₹13 lakh in a scam involving a so-called ‘digital arrest’. The senior citizen went to the SBI branch and told a bank staffer that he wanted to break fixed deposits to withdraw the money, the …

Mumbai woman duped of ₹3.8 crore in ‘longest’ digital arrest case in India: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mumbai woman duped of ₹3.8 crore in ‘longest’ digital arrest case in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 77-year-old woman from Mumbai was duped of Rs. Scammers did this in the guise of a fake money laundering case against the woman and it all started when she got a WhatsApp call. Scammers posing as police officers claimed that the said parcel contained 5 passports, about 4 kilograms of clothes, a drug called MDMA and a bank card, …

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams

Firstpost  

A 77-year-old woman from South Mumbai was kept under ‘digital custody’ for over a month by scammers who threatened her with arrest and duped her of Rs 3.8 crore. With cases of ‘digital arrest’ scams on the rise, it is important to understand what they are and how to protect yourself from such frauds Digital arrest is a fraudulent tactic …

As ‘digital arrest’ cases surge, know ways to detect a fraud attempt
4 weeks ago

As ‘digital arrest’ cases surge, know ways to detect a fraud attempt

Hindustan Times  

Multiple recent cases of ‘digital arrest’ have sparked concerns over the emerging cyber menace, in which people are exposed to losing their money to scamsters who play on fear and confusion of the potential victims by posing as regulatory officials. In most digital arrest cases, targets of scammers receive a call which claims they are involved in illegal activities. How …

Digital arrest: Noida woman loses ₹34 lakh after receiving fake ED notices
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Digital arrest: Noida woman loses ₹34 lakh after receiving fake ED notices

Hindustan Times  

A resident of Noida's Sector 41 was duped of ₹34 lakh after cyber criminals threatened her with fake notices by the Enforcement Directorate. A woman residing in Noida was duped of ₹ 34 lakh in a digital arrest scam The criminals claimed that a parcel with her name on it, had been sent from Mumbai to Iran, containing five passports, …

Jaipur man, 72, defrauded of Rs 8 lakh in hour-long digital arrest scam
1 month ago

Jaipur man, 72, defrauded of Rs 8 lakh in hour-long digital arrest scam

India Today  

An elderly man in Rajasthan's Jaipur was extorted nearly Rs 8 lakh after being held in a virtual digital arrest by cybercriminals for over an hour. The incident took place on November 15, when the 72-year-old resident of Bajaj Nagar received a video call from an individual claiming to be a senior police officer. The caller alleged that a money …

India’s Scamdemic
1 month ago

India’s Scamdemic

New Indian Express  

The Psychology factor Cyber psychologist and psychotherapist Nirali Bhatia cites her own experience before diving into the psychology of the scammer and the victim. I shared this information on a WhatsApp group I am part of, and seven others responded saying they had received similar calls,” says the founder of Cyber B.A.A.P, an anti-cyber bullying platform. Through the experiences narrated …

Money Doubling Scams: Followers of India's favourite financial gurus on target
1 month ago

Money Doubling Scams: Followers of India's favourite financial gurus on target

India Today  

Post-covid years saw two trends in the finance world: a steep surge in the number of investors on the D-street and the popularity of financial influencers, or “finfluencers”, who drew lakhs of new followers with their “smart” money-making tips. India Today’s Open-Source Intelligence team found at least a dozen channels impersonating some of India’s most trusted financial voices--Parimal Ade, CA …

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh
1 month ago

Digital arrest: Man from Assam held for swindling Rs 92 lakh

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A 38-year-old man from Assam was arrested by the cyber crime wing of the Central Crime Branch Chennai on charges of swindling Rs 92 lakh from a central government employee in a digital arrest scam. The caller claimed that the victim’s Aadhaar-linked mobile number was involved in money laundering and an arrest warrant was issued against him. The police …

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹1.1L in fake child pornography cybercrime scam: Report
1 month ago

Bengaluru woman duped of ₹1.1L in fake child pornography cybercrime scam: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 31-year-old woman fell victim to a cybercrime scam, losing over ₹1.1 lakh after being falsely accused of uploading child pornography, reported The Times of India. The caller, claiming to be a representative from her mobile service provider, alleged that a SIM card linked to her Aadhaar card was used to upload illegal content online. In a similar incident, A …

Gang behind ‘digital arrest’ busted, 2 held
1 month ago

Gang behind ‘digital arrest’ busted, 2 held

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police have arrested two Assam-based men for their alleged involvement in cases of “digital fraud”. Digital arrest refers to a cyber scam where fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officials, deceive victims into believing they have committed a serious crime and must stay visible online until their demands are met, exploiting fear to extort money. The matter came to light …

Cyber fraudsters pose as cops, con 73-yr-old of ₹24L in Ludhiana
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyber fraudsters pose as cops, con 73-yr-old of ₹24L in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

Unidentified cyber fraudsters posing as cops allegedly duped a retired Merchant Navy engineer of ₹24.2 lakh, officials said. They said the fraudsters put up an elaborate hoax, claiming the victim was implicated in child pornography and money laundering cases. Singh said that despite his initially resistance, he was persuaded after the fraudsters staged a convincing video call. The caller said …

Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards
1 month, 1 week ago

Eight arrested in Mumbai share trading scam involving illegal SIM cards

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Mumbai Central cyber police have arrested eight individuals, including six mobile service provider employees and two shopkeepers, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme that deceived numerous people through fraudulent share market investments. The Mumbai Central cyber police have arrested eight individuals, including six mobile service provider employees and two shopkeepers, in connection with a cyber fraud scheme. …

Hyderabad police busts document forging racket, arrests 6, seizes fake IDs
1 month, 1 week ago

Hyderabad police busts document forging racket, arrests 6, seizes fake IDs

India Today  

Hyderabad police arrested six persons involved in a large-scale fake document-making racket in a crackdown on Thursday. The Commissioner’s Task Force, in coordination with Mahankali Police, uncovered the document-forging ring in Secunderabad, where suspects allegedly produced counterfeit documents like voter IDs, Aadhar cards, and birth certificates, using advanced impersonation and printing techniques. Among the others arrested were Mohammed Mahboob, a …

Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account
1 month, 1 week ago

Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account

India TV News  

Cybercrime has been rapidly growing in the Indian market, with scammers experimenting with various tactics to defraud people of their hard-earned income. Cybercrime on the rise: TRAI issues warning TRAI has warned the public about this scam which has been pacing up, and has been urging people to report such calls on the ‘Chakshu’ portal. The scam often starts with …

X User Counters Digital Arrest With His Smartness, Records It Live — WATCH
1 month, 1 week ago

X User Counters Digital Arrest With His Smartness, Records It Live — WATCH

ABP News  

The episodes of scams and frauds have been increasing recently and especially one in particular i.e., digital arrest is becoming more and more common these days. The episode started with a user named Vijay Patel getting a call from an unknown number informing him that his mobile numbers would be blocked in the next four hours as they were being …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users

India TV News  

Cybercrimes are becoming a significant issue in India, with scammers tricking people out of large sums of money. Rising Digital Arrest in India India reported a financial loss of approximately Rs 120.3 crore due to a ‘digital arrest’ scam from January to April 2024, according to government data. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, noted that …

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India

New Indian Express  

A sharp, official voice crackles through the line: "We are calling from the CBI. Digital arrests in India The term "digital arrest" refers to a growing scam in which cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement officials or government agencies, such as the state police, Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, or Narcotics Control Bureau. Since January 2024, over 92,334 instances of ‘digital …

Cyber Criminals Put Retired Banker Under 'Digital Arrest' in Uttar Pradesh, Convincing Him to Transfer Rs 1 Crore
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Put Retired Banker Under 'Digital Arrest' in Uttar Pradesh, Convincing Him to Transfer Rs 1 Crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Cybercriminals in Uttar Pradesh are using the tactic of digital arrest to target elderly citizens, tricking them into transferring large sums of money. The police have received numerous reports of this nature, with more than 38.85 lakh calls registered by the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal between January 2022 and August 2024. The criminals operate from multiple fronts, including bogus …

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eight Arrested in Digital Arrest Scams, Fresh Advisory Issued

Hindustan Times  

Eight persons have been arrested in a cybercrime case known as 'digital arrest' in India. The case involves various digital arrest scams committed to defraud money to the tune of ₹159 crore from victims across the country. The fraudsters obtained hundreds of SIM cards, allegedly linked to shell companies' bank accounts, and also used these SIM cards to create fake …

Probe: ED files charge sheet, I4C issues fresh advisory on digital arrests
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Probe: ED files charge sheet, I4C issues fresh advisory on digital arrests

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet against eight individuals in a case related to digital arrests. The ED alleges that the suspects lured people into investing in fake IPOs and stock market investments through fraudulent apps. The I4C has also issued a public advisory urging people to be aware of this scam and to report it immediately.

Cyber Criminals Nabbed in Chandigarh: Two Arrested for ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Nabbed in Chandigarh: Two Arrested for ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

Hindustan Times  

Two persons have been arrested in Chandigarh in a joint operation between the Cyber crime police station in Chandigarh and the Chennai police. The duo was involved in opening and arranging multiple mule bank accounts, which were further handed over to other criminals on commission basis for felicitating transactions of cheated money.

Woman Impersonates Delhi Cop, Cheats People of Crores for Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Woman Impersonates Delhi Cop, Cheats People of Crores for Years

India Today  

A 24-year-old woman has been arrested for impersonating a Delhi Police sub-inspector and committing fraud worth crores. Anju Sharma, who has failed her 10th-grade exams three times, had allegedly been running a scam by pretending to be a high-ranking police officer, using a fake police ID card, uniform, and VIP access passes. She has been falsely presenting herself as a …

Cyber Criminals Trap Techie with 'Digital Arrest' in 30-Hour Extravaganza
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Trap Techie with 'Digital Arrest' in 30-Hour Extravaganza

ABP News  

A 44-year-old IT employee managed to escape after being trapped in a fake money laundering case for nearly 30 hours thanks to the help of police. The ordeal began when the victim received voice and video calls from cyber criminals posing as Mumbai police officials, threatening him with arrest and demanding Rs 40 lakh for withdrawing money. Despite the threats, …

Elderly Woman Trapped in Digital Arrest by Online Fraudsters, Forged Rs 14 Lakh
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elderly Woman Trapped in Digital Arrest by Online Fraudsters, Forged Rs 14 Lakh

India TV News  

An elderly woman in Mumbai was placed under 'digital arrest' by online fraudsters, duped Rs 14 lakh. The accused posed as Delhi Telecom Department and Cyber Crime branch personnel, threatening her with arrest or legal consequences unless she paid the money. The victim realized she had been cheated after talking to her son and approached the police, leading to the …

Techie Escapes Digital Arrest, Thanks to Timely Help
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Techie Escapes Digital Arrest, Thanks to Timely Help

Deccan Chronicle  

A 44-year-old IT employee managed to escape from cyber criminals in Telangana after being held under 'digital arrest' for nearly 30 hours. The ordeal began when the fraudsters posed as Mumbai police officials and threatened him with arrest in the money laundering case. Despite the threats, the victim remained calm and informed the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Station. The police …

Techie's 24-Hour Digital Arrest: A Web of Deception and Escape
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Techie's 24-Hour Digital Arrest: A Web of Deception and Escape

Hindustan Times  

A Hyderabad techie faced a 24-hour digital arrest ordeal after receiving suspicious text messages claiming his Aadhaar number was linked to a money laundering case. The man ignored the initial spam messages but was tricked into starting a WhatsApp video call with fraudsters posing as FedEx and Mumbai Police. They forced him to isolate himself from his family and continue …

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