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Crime
Arunachal Man Accused of Faking Kidnapping, Calls for Ransom from Dubai
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 11:39 AM
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A man in Arunachal Pradesh is alleged to have staged a kidnapping and called his brother in Dubai demanding ransom. Police have opened an investigation into the case.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested a local resident on charges of faking a kidnapping and making ransom calls to his brother in Dubai. According to authorities, the suspect allegedly pretended to be kidnapped by unknown assailants and then contacted his brother, demanding a substantial sum for his release. The brother, who lives in Dubai, reportedly received the calls and was instructed to transfer the money to a specified account.
The arrest was made after a tip from a local informant and a review of phone records that linked the suspect to the calls. Investigators are examining the authenticity of the kidnapping claim and whether any third parties were involved in the alleged scheme.
The case has raised concerns about the use of technology for fraudulent ransom demands, prompting the police to urge citizens to verify any such claims before complying. The suspect faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for fraud and extortion, and the investigation is ongoing.
The arrest was made after a tip from a local informant and a review of phone records that linked the suspect to the calls. Investigators are examining the authenticity of the kidnapping claim and whether any third parties were involved in the alleged scheme.
The case has raised concerns about the use of technology for fraudulent ransom demands, prompting the police to urge citizens to verify any such claims before complying. The suspect faces charges under the Indian Penal Code for fraud and extortion, and the investigation is ongoing.