Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Malad Retiree Loses ₹89.80 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 72-year-old man in Mumbai was allegedly tricked by people pretending to be police officers.
They told him that his bank card was connected to serious crimes.
The callers used fake documents and threatened to arrest him.
They also told him not to speak with anyone about the case.
Believing the threats, he moved money from his fixed deposits to four bank accounts.
He allegedly sent a total of ₹89.80 lakh between August 29 and September 10.
The callers later demanded another ₹39.80 lakh.
When they stopped answering, he contacted the cybercrime helpline and reported the alleged scam.
A 72-year-old retired Malad West man allegedly lost ₹89.80 lakh to cyber fraudsters.
The suspects allegedly impersonated senior police officers and accused him of terror financing and money laundering.
Fraudsters reportedly used forged documents bearing police, National Investigation Agency, Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate and Reserve Bank of India logos.
The victim allegedly transferred money from liquidated fixed deposits to four beneficiary accounts between August 29 and September 10.
North Cyber Police Station registered a case under the Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions, and is investigating.
- Who
- A 72-year-old retired man from Malad West was allegedly targeted by cyber fraudsters impersonating police officers.
- What
- The victim allegedly transferred ₹89.80 lakh after being threatened with a fake arrest in a terror-funding case.
- When
- The alleged fraud began on August 28; transfers were made from August 29 to September 10, and the case was registered on September 14.
- Where
- The victim lived in Malad West, Mumbai; the alleged callers claimed links to Nashik and Panchavati Police Station.
- Why
- The fraudsters allegedly used threats, forged official documents and claims of money laundering and terror financing to induce payments.
- Victim
- 72-year-old retired man from Malad West
- Amount lost
- ₹89.80 lakh
- Alleged method
- “Digital arrest” using impersonated police officers and threats
- Transfer period
- August 29 to September 10
- Additional demand
- ₹39.80 lakh allegedly demanded on September 4
- Police station
- North Cyber Police Station
- Applicable laws
- Information Technology Act Sections 66(C) and 66(D), along with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions