Archive · 8 Oct 2026
75-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Loses Rs 2 Crore in Digital Arrest Fraud
A 75-year-old woman in Mangaluru was contacted by people pretending to be police and CBI officers.
They falsely accused her of being involved in serious crimes.
They told her to keep the matter secret and said they would check her bank accounts and property.
The woman believed them and shared financial details.
The callers then told her to send money to a bank account.
She sent Rs 60 lakh first and Rs 1.40 crore later.
The total was Rs 2 crore.
Police have registered a case and are investigating.
A 75-year-old woman in Mangaluru allegedly lost Rs 2 crore to cyber fraudsters posing as police and CBI officials.
According to the FIR, the alleged digital arrest lasted from September 25 to October 5.
The callers accused her of serious crimes and warned her not to discuss the matter with anyone.
She transferred Rs 60 lakh and later Rs 1.40 crore to the same Bank of India account.
Police registered a case following her complaint, and further investigation is under way.
- Who
- A 75-year-old woman and alleged cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai police and CBI officials.
- What
- The woman allegedly transferred Rs 2 crore after being subjected to a so-called digital arrest.
- When
- The alleged fraud took place between September 25 and October 5; transfers were made on September 25 and October 3.
- Where
- Mangaluru; the money was sent to a Bank of India account.
- Why
- The alleged fraudsters claimed they were investigating her for serious crimes and said her bank accounts and property needed verification.
Alleged fraudsters' claims
Police complaint and investigation
The allegations against the woman
Alleged fraudsters' claims
The callers allegedly claimed she was involved in money laundering, drug dealing and child trafficking.
Police complaint and investigation
The FIR describes the callers as alleged fraudsters who used these accusations to persuade her to transfer money.
Purpose of the transfers
Alleged fraudsters' claims
The callers allegedly said her bank accounts and property would be verified and she would receive clearance.
Police complaint and investigation
According to the complaint, the woman transferred Rs 2 crore to an account provided by the callers; police are investigating.
- Victim
- 75-year-old woman
- Reported location
- Mangaluru
- Total alleged loss
- Rs 2 crore
- First transfer
- Rs 60 lakh through RTGS
- Second transfer
- Rs 1.40 crore on October 3
- Receiving account
- Bank of India account
- Case status
- Police registered a case; further investigation is under way