Archive · 28 May 2025
Noida Woman Loses Rs 14 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Scam
A woman in Noida was tricked out of a lot of money by online criminals.
They pretended to be from the phone company and police, scaring her into thinking she was in big trouble.
They told her she was involved in a money laundering case and threatened her.
On a video call, they made her transfer money.
After taking over 14 lakh rupees, the scammers' tone changed.
Luckily, her mother realized something was wrong and stopped the call.
Now, the police are investigating the scam.
A woman in Noida lost over Rs 14 lakh to cybercriminals.
The scammers used a 'digital arrest' scheme, impersonating officials.
The victim received a call from an international number threatening disconnection.
Scammers falsely claimed the victim was involved in money laundering.
An FIR has been registered against the cybercriminals.
- Who
- Nidhi, a woman from Sector 50, was the victim.
- What
- A woman was defrauded in a 'digital arrest' scam.
- When
- The scam began in January and was reported on Monday.
- Where
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Cybercriminals used threats and deception to extort money from the victim.
- Victim
- Nidhi, Sector 50 resident
- Loss Amount
- Rs 14 lakh
- Scam Type
- 'Digital Arrest'
- Initial Contact
- Call from international number in January
- Charges
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections related to extortion, cheating, forgery, and IT Act sections.
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