Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Senior Citizens Lose Rs 37.12 Lakh to 'Digital Arrest' Scams in India
Older people in India are being tricked into giving away their money by scammers who pretend to be police officers or government officials.
They threaten the victims with fake criminal cases or legal action.
The scammers then ask the victims to transfer money to their bank accounts.
Police are warning people to be careful and not to share their personal or bank details with strangers.
A 72-year-old woman in Mumbai lost Rs 32.8 lakh to fraudsters posing as police officers
A 65-year-old retired medical officer in Indore lost Rs 4.32 crore to scammers impersonating TRAI officials
Three men in Indore were arrested for providing their bank accounts to the gang involved in the Indore case
- Who
- 72-year-old woman in Mumbai and 65-year-old retired medical officer in Indore
- What
- Fell victim to 'digital arrest' scams
- When
- In recent incidents in Mumbai and Indore
- Where
- Mumbai and Indore
- Why
- To transfer money to the scammers' bank accounts
Victims
Scammers
Victims' Perspective
Victims
Fearful of arrest, victims transfer money as instructed
Scammers
Scammers exploit this fear to trick victims into transferring money
- Total Amount Lost
- Rs 37.12 lakh
- Mumbai Woman's Loss
- Rs 32.8 lakh
- Indore Medical Officer's Loss
- Rs 4.32 crore
- Commission Received by Accused in Indore
- 4-5% per transaction
Sources
Telangana Cyber Cops Arrest Financial Facilitator In AP
Indore News: Retired Medical Officer Loses ₹4.32 Crore In Digital Arrest Case
72-year-old woman duped of Rs 32 lakh
3 held for sharing bank accounts to ‘digital arrest’ scamsters for commission
