Archive · 31 May 2025
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrests Three in Digital Arrest Scam Targeting Seniors
Two elderly women in Mumbai were tricked in digital arrest scams.
Fraudsters posed as officials from the police and other government agencies, falsely accusing the women of crimes and demanding money for investigations.
The victims, a retired teacher and a retired company executive, lost a total of Rs 2.19 crore before realizing they were being conned.
Police have arrested three individuals, including an accountant, in connection with the frauds, after tracing the money trails.
Cyber police arrested an accountant from Pune and two others in digital arrest scams.
Two elderly women in Mumbai were defrauded of Rs 1.7 crore and Rs 49 lakh, respectively.
Fraudsters posed as police and government officials to demand money.
The scam involved false accusations and demands for investigation fees.
Police tracked the money trail to make arrests in connection with the scams.
- Who
- Cyber police, a Pune-based accountant, and two other individuals, along with the victims (two elderly women) and the fraudsters.
- What
- Two elderly women were defrauded in digital arrest scams, losing a combined total of Rs 2.19 crore.
- When
- The incidents occurred over a period of time, with arrests made on May 27th and 28th.
- Where
- Mumbai, Pune, and Ahmedabad.
- Why
- Fraudsters aimed to steal money by posing as law enforcement and other government officials to scare the victims into paying them.
- Total Amount Stolen
- Rs 2.19 crore
- Location of Incidents
- Mumbai
- Number of Arrests
- Pune accountant, and two others
- Type of Scams
- Digital Arrest Scams
- Scam Tactics
- Fake Police/CBI officers
Sources
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