Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Cyber Fraud Cases in Goa and Mumbai
In Mumbai, an 85-year-old retired man was scammed out of Rs 1.27 crore by cybercriminals who pretended to be police officers.
They told him he was involved in money laundering and threatened arrest if he didn't transfer the money.
In Goa, two people from Assam were arrested for a similar scam where they impersonated CBI officers and the Supreme Court to trick a victim into transferring Rs 1.42 crore.
The scammers used multiple WhatsApp numbers to create fear and pressure the victims.
The police are investigating both cases to find out more and bring the culprits to justice.
An 85-year-old retired man in Mumbai was scammed out of Rs 1.27 crore by cybercriminals impersonating police officers.
In Goa, two individuals from Assam were arrested for a cyber fraud involving a 'digital arrest' scam worth Rs 1.42 crore.
The scammers impersonated authorities and used multiple WhatsApp numbers to coerce victims into transferring money.
The Mumbai victim transferred the money between December 2 and December 10 to an account provided by the scammers.
The Goa scammers had previously been arrested in Assam for similar cyber fraud activities and used the same mobile phones in the Goa case.
- Who
- Victims in Mumbai and Goa, and scammers Parshuram Dashrath Jagtap, Ashadul Islam, and Yasmina Ahmed
- What
- Cyber fraud cases involving 'digital arrest' scams
- When
- The Mumbai fraud occurred between December 2 and December 10, and the Goa fraud was reported recently.
- Where
- Mumbai and Goa, India
- Why
- Scammers impersonated authorities to coerce victims into transferring money under the threat of arrest.
Victims
Scammers
Victimization
Victims
Victims were tricked into transferring large sums of money under the threat of arrest.
Scammers
Scammers impersonated authorities to coerce victims into transferring money.
Legal Action
Victims
Victims reported the incidents to the police, leading to arrests.
Scammers
Scammers were arrested and are facing legal consequences for their actions.
- Victim's Age (Mumbai)
- 85 years
- Victim's Profession (Mumbai)
- Retired employee of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
- Amount Stolen (Mumbai)
- Rs 1.27 crore
- Accused's Name (Mumbai)
- Parshuram Dashrath Jagtap
- Investigation Agency (Mumbai)
- Cyber Cell, Western Region Division
- Accused's Names (Goa)
- Ashadul Islam (24) and Yasmina Ahmed (32)
- Amount Stolen (Goa)
- Rs 1.42 crore
- Investigation Agency (Goa)
- Cyber Crime Police Station, Goa
Sources
Man held over probe into Rs 1.27-crore fraud involving 85-year-old victim
Mumbai Man, 85, Loses Rs 1.27 Crore In Digital Arrest Fraud, One Arrested
Goa Police Arrest Two From Assam Over Rs 1.42-Crore 'Digital Arrest' Fraud
Fraudsters Lure Homemaker into Bogus Trading Apps, Swindle ₹42 Lakh
Case against Dubai-based man for duping Navi Mumbai businesswoman of Rs 43 lakh