Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Nashik: Lawyer and Others Duped in Digital Arrest Scam
Scammers pretended to be important government officials like from the ED, CBI or Customs and called people on video.
They told them their bank accounts had suspicious transactions and showed fake arrest warrants.
Scared, the victims sent the criminals money.
The criminals then stopped contact.
The police are now investigating this 'digital arrest' scam.
Cybercriminals conned three individuals out of approximately ₹96.29 lakh.
The victims were contacted via video calls, impersonating ED, CBI, and Customs officials.
Fraudsters claimed suspicious transactions required immediate action.
The victims were shown fake arrest warrants and police documents during the calls.
After receiving the money, the criminals blocked the victims' numbers.
- Who
- Cybercriminals impersonating ED, CBI, and Customs officials
- What
- Cybercriminals defrauded three people through a 'digital arrest' scam.
- When
- Between July 8 and August 2
- Where
- Nashik
- Why
- To commit financial fraud by instilling fear and prompting victims to transfer money.
- Victims
- Neeraj Bapat, Jayashree Joshi, Vrushali Pandhale
- Total amount scammed
- ₹96.29 lakh
- Fraud type
- 'Digital arrest' scam
- Impersonated Agencies
- ED, CBI, Customs Department
Sources
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