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Digital arrest scam: cyber fraudsters loot ₹10 crore from retired engineer

Cyber fraudsters allegedly looted around ₹10 crore from a retired engineer in a digital arrest scam. The victim filed a formal complaint with the cybercrime police on a Tuesday.

State

Multiple States

First reported

September 2026

Amount alleged

₹10 crore

Agency involved

Cybercrime police

Status

Under investigation after a complaint was lodged

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Cyber fraudsters allegedly looted around ₹10 crore from a retired engineer in a digital arrest scam. The victim filed a formal complaint with the cybercrime police on a Tuesday.

The perpetrators reportedly impersonated police officers and contacted the retired engineer by phone. They threatened him by claiming his mobile number was linked to various crimes and warned that he could be arrested immediately.

By keeping the victim under virtual arrest for several days, the fraudsters coerced him into transferring the large sum into accounts controlled by them. Law enforcement authorities subsequently launched an investigation into the matter following the complaint.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the specific city where the complaint was filed or whether any arrests have been made.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The victim has lodged a complaint with the cybercrime police, and an investigation is underway.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A retired engineer who lost a substantial amount of money after being targeted by cybercriminals.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

TuesdayThe retired engineer lodged a cybercrime complaint regarding the digital arrest scam.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Fraudsters contacted the victim by phone and impersonated law enforcement officials.
They falsely claimed that the victim's mobile number was involved in criminal activities.
They threatened the victim with immediate arrest to create fear and panic.
They placed the victim under digital arrest for a period of several days.
They forced the victim to transfer money into accounts controlled by the fraudsters.

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Sources and further reading

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