Archive · 10 Dec 2025
Elderly Jabalpur Couple Rescued from Digital Arrest
An elderly couple in Jabalpur, India, was tricked by cyber fraudsters who pretended to be police officers.
The fraudsters told the couple they were in trouble for something they didn't do.
They made the couple download an app that kept them trapped in their home for four days.
The couple was rescued when the wife told a lawyer about their situation.
The police are now investigating the case.
It's not clear if the couple gave any money to the fraudsters.
An elderly couple in Jabalpur was placed under digital arrest by cyber fraudsters impersonating ATS officers.
The fraudsters claimed the couple was involved in terrorist activities and money laundering.
The couple was kept under digital arrest for four days using an app downloaded through a link.
The wife informed a lawyer about their situation, leading to their rescue by the police.
The police have registered a case and started an investigation, but it's unclear if any money was transferred to the fraudsters.
- Who
- An elderly couple in Jabalpur, India
- What
- Were placed under digital arrest by cyber fraudsters
- When
- From December 6 to December 10
- Where
- At their home in the Ghampaur area, Jabalpur
- Why
- Fraudsters impersonated ATS officers and claimed the couple was involved in terrorist activities and money laundering
- Victims
- Retired school principal and her husband
- Location
- Jabalpur, India
- Duration of Arrest
- 4 days
- Rescued By
- Police
- Fraudsters' Claim
- Connections with a terrorist and money laundering
- Method of Arrest
- Digital arrest via app
- Investigation Status
- Case registered, investigation ongoing
