Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Mandya Bank Manager Loses Rs 50 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A bank manager was tricked by scammers pretending to be CBI officers.
They scared her into transferring Rs 50 lakh, claiming she was involved in money laundering.
The criminals kept her on a video call to stop her from getting help.
They quickly moved the money to different accounts.
Police caught three people in Rajasthan after a long investigation.
They are believed to be part of a larger group doing these scams.
A bank manager in Mandya was defrauded of Rs 50 lakh in a digital arrest scam.
Cybercriminals, posing as CBI officials, initiated a video call to the victim.
The fraudsters coerced the manager into transferring funds to multiple accounts.
Three key suspects were arrested in Rajasthan after a nine-month investigation.
The accused are suspected members of a cyber fraud syndicate.
- Who
- Bhavya (bank manager), and three arrested suspects: Gopal Bishnoi, Mahipal Bishnoi, and Jitendra Singh.
- What
- A bank manager lost Rs 50 lakh in a digital arrest scam.
- When
- The scam occurred recently, with arrests made after a nine-month investigation.
- Where
- Mandya, Karnataka, and Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- The cybercriminals used fear tactics to steal the money.
Cyber Criminals
Authorities
Legal Status
Cyber Criminals
Perpetrate digital arrest scams, extorting money through deception and intimidation.
Authorities
Authorities work to investigate and bring perpetrators to justice, recovering stolen funds.
- Victim
- Bhavya, Bank Manager
- Location
- Mandya, Karnataka
- Amount Stolen
- Rs 50 lakh
- Scam Type
- Digital Arrest
- Accused Impersonated
- CBI Officials
- Arrests
- Three in Rajasthan
- Investigation Length
- Nine months
