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Crime
Two Arrested in Digital Arrest Scam that Stole ₹29.17 Lakh from Man and Daughter
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 04:33 AM
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Police have arrested two suspects who allegedly tricked a man and his daughter out of ₹29.17 lakh through a digital arrest scam, linking the case to 16 other incidents nationwide.
Police arrested two individuals on Tuesday after a man and his daughter reported that they had been defrauded of ₹29.17 lakh through a digital arrest scam. The suspects allegedly posed as law enforcement officials and convinced the victims to transfer the money to a purported police account. The victims were unaware that the transaction was a fraudulent scheme.
The Central Bureau of Police has traced the scam to a broader network, identifying links to 16 other cases across India. Investigators say the operation involved coordinated phishing attempts and the use of fake digital identities to create a sense of urgency. The suspects are now being held on charges of fraud and impersonation.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to verify any requests for money from supposed police or government agencies. The case underscores the growing prevalence of digital scams targeting unsuspecting citizens.
The Central Bureau of Police has traced the scam to a broader network, identifying links to 16 other cases across India. Investigators say the operation involved coordinated phishing attempts and the use of fake digital identities to create a sense of urgency. The suspects are now being held on charges of fraud and impersonation.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to verify any requests for money from supposed police or government agencies. The case underscores the growing prevalence of digital scams targeting unsuspecting citizens.