Mumbai: A shocking case of digital arrest has come to light in Mumbai, where the scammers kept an 86 -year -old elderly woman in her trap for two months and cheated Rs 20.25 crore. The fraud began in December 2024 and was revealed in March 2025. At present, the police is investigating the case and efforts are on to catch the accused.
Targeted as a police officer
According to reports, on 26 December 2024, the woman received a call from an unknown number. The caller described himself as a police officer and claimed that his Aadhaar card has been used to open a suspicious bank account. Scammers threatened the woman that if she did not cooperate, her family members would be implicated in legal action.
Transferred crores of rupees
The woman continued to transfer money to save her family after coming to the scammers. The accused separated him digitally and refused to contact anyone. In this cyber fraud, which lasted from 26 December to 3 March, scammers got Rs 20.25 crore transferred to different accounts. Later, when the woman realized the fraud, she lodged a police complaint.
How to avoid digital arrest?
– Be cautious on unknown calls: If a person contacts you by becoming a government official, then confirm his identity. – Do not come in fear of law: No agency checks a bank account or Aadhaar without giving appropriate notice. – Report for fraud: If you feel that you are falling prey to a cyber fraud, contact the police or cyber cell immediately. – Do not share account details and OTP: Do not share your banking information, Aadhaar number or other confidential details with any unknown person. Also read: Kept hostage for two months, Swindled Rs 20 Crore, Shocking Case of Digital Arrest Comes to Light
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