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Crime
Navi Mumbai cyber police nab Kerala resident in Rs 62 lakh WhatsApp impersonation fraud
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🗓 12 Oct 2026, 09:31 AM
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Navi Mumbai cyber crime officials have arrested a man from Kerala for allegedly running a WhatsApp impersonation scheme that swindled victims of about Rs 62 lakh.
The cyber crime wing of Navi Mumbai police announced the arrest of a Kerala‑based suspect accused of orchestrating a large‑scale WhatsApp impersonation scam. Investigators say the fraud involved creating fake profiles to trick victims into transferring money, resulting in losses estimated at around Rs 62 lakh.
According to the police briefing, the operation was uncovered after multiple complaints were lodged by individuals who received deceptive messages from accounts mimicking trusted contacts. Digital forensics linked the fraudulent numbers and chat logs to the arrested individual.
The suspect is currently in custody at the Navi Mumbai police station, where further interrogation will focus on identifying additional accomplices and recovering the misappropriated funds. Authorities have urged the public to verify the identity of anyone requesting money via messaging apps and to report suspicious activity promptly.
The case underscores the growing challenge of cyber‑enabled financial crimes in India and highlights the proactive steps taken by regional cyber units to curb such scams.
According to the police briefing, the operation was uncovered after multiple complaints were lodged by individuals who received deceptive messages from accounts mimicking trusted contacts. Digital forensics linked the fraudulent numbers and chat logs to the arrested individual.
The suspect is currently in custody at the Navi Mumbai police station, where further interrogation will focus on identifying additional accomplices and recovering the misappropriated funds. Authorities have urged the public to verify the identity of anyone requesting money via messaging apps and to report suspicious activity promptly.
The case underscores the growing challenge of cyber‑enabled financial crimes in India and highlights the proactive steps taken by regional cyber units to curb such scams.