Archive · 2 Jan 2026
UP Police Film on Digital Arrest Scam
The Uttar Pradesh Police made a short film starring Nana Patekar to teach people about a trick called a 'digital arrest.'
In this trick, bad people pretend to be police and scare others into giving them money.
The film shows how to stay calm and smart when this happens.
The police also had workshops to teach many people about these tricks.
They want everyone to know that 'digital arrest' is not real and to report any suspicious calls or videos.
The film is on their social media so everyone can watch and learn.
UP Police released a short film starring Nana Patekar to raise awareness about 'digital arrest' scams.
The film is based on a real incident in Kanpur where a citizen outsmarted cyber fraudsters.
The film aims to educate citizens about fake police calls and the importance of not panicking.
DGP Rajeev Krishna has made cyber crime awareness a priority, with over one lakh citizens sensitized.
The UP Police have also produced other awareness films featuring actors like Shashi Verma and Sanjay Mishra.
- Who
- UP Police, Nana Patekar, Cyber Fraudsters, Citizens
- What
- Release of an awareness film on digital arrest scams
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To raise awareness about cyber fraud techniques and prevent cyber crimes
- Film Starring
- Nana Patekar, Leena Sharma, Kishore Soni, Adil Irani
- Director
- Raaj Shaandilyaa
- Scriptwriter
- Rahul Srivastava
- Initiative
- Cyber Crime Awareness
- Release Platforms
- Official social media platforms of UP Police
- Citizens Sensitized
- Over one lakh
- DGP's Workshops
- 11 zonal-level cyber awareness workshops
