Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Elderly Man in Nizamabad Targeted in Digital Arrest Scam
A man in Nizamabad was tricked by scammers pretending to be police.
They said his Aadhaar was linked to money laundering and kept him under a 'digital arrest' for about two days.
The scammers sent fake legal notices and made him transfer over 30 lakh rupees.
They tried to convince him to get a gold loan, but a friend recognized the scam and stopped him.
Police were able to freeze some of the money that was stolen, but a significant amount of money was lost.
Authorities warn people that real police and government agencies do not contact people this way.
A 78-year-old man from Nizamabad was targeted in a digital arrest scam.
Fraudsters impersonated Mumbai Police officers.
The victim was threatened and kept under digital arrest for approximately 50 hours.
Over Rs 30 lakh was transferred by the victim.
Prompt action by the Cyber Crime Police Station (CCPS), Nizamabad, helped hold Rs 20 lakh of the defrauded amount.
- Who
- A 78-year-old man from Nizamabad, and fraudsters impersonating Mumbai Police officers.
- What
- The man was defrauded in a digital arrest scam.
- When
- August 31 - September 2 (digital arrest period).
- Where
- Nizamabad, Telangana.
- Why
- Fraudsters used threats and fake documents to extort money.
Victims
Cybercriminals
Financial Loss
Victims
Victims suffer significant financial losses due to fraudulent activities.
Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals gain profit through illegal means.
Psychological Impact
Victims
Victims experience emotional distress and fear due to the nature of the scams.
Cybercriminals
Cybercriminals operate with malicious intent and disregard for the victims' well-being.
- Victim
- 78-year-old man from Nizamabad
- Incident Type
- Digital arrest fraud
- Fraudsters Impersonated
- Mumbai Police officers
- Amount Transferred
- Over Rs 30 lakh
- Duration of Digital Arrest
- Approx. 50 hours
- Authorities Involved
- Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB)
- Funds Recovered
- Rs 20 lakhs put on hold
Sources
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2 Persons from Hyderabad Becomes Victim of Cyber Fraud through APK Files
Hyderabad Police Nabs Bank Employee from Bengaluru in Digital Arrest Fraud Case
Vizag Man Arrested For ₹2.85 Lakh Instagram EMI Card Scam
Elderly Man Duped Of Rs 30 lakh in Nizamabad
Man arrested in Bengaluru for digital arrest fraud
