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ED Nabs Sixth Suspect In Massive Digital Arrest Scam

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a sixth individual, identified as an RTGS agent, in connection with an extensive pan-India cyber fraud and digital arrest network. According to official reports, the investigation centers around financial transactions totalling Rs 30,000 crore linked to a massive money laundering probe.

State

Multiple States

First reported

October 2026

Reported losses across complaints

Rs 417.49 crore

Agency involved

Enforcement Directorate and Goa Police

Arrests

Six individuals arrested by the Panaji office

Status

The latest suspect was remanded to ED custody until October 19

The full story

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

Investigators state that the inquiry began after a woman residing in Goa was allegedly defrauded of Rs 2.60 crore between May 21, 2025, and June 2, 2025. Fraudsters reportedly used video and audio calls to pose as law enforcement officials, placing the victim under a virtual digital arrest and coercing her into transferring funds.

According to the Enforcement Directorate, the stolen money from the Goa victim was split across 400 bank accounts, withdrawn in cash, and converted into foreign currency via licensed money changers. The agency reported finding an inter-connected network of entities spanning 20 states and Union territories, connected to hundreds of cyber fraud complaints and 163 police FIRs with total reported losses of Rs 417.49 crore.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the final legal outcomes or total asset recoveries beyond the seized Rs 3.25 crore in cash.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The latest suspect was produced before a special PMLA court in Panaji, which remanded him to Enforcement Directorate custody until October 19 as the investigation continues.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

A Goa-based woman lost Rs 2.60 crore, while hundreds of other victims across 20 states and Union territories collectively reported losses amounting to Rs 417.49 crore through numerous cyber fraud complaints and FIRs.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

May 21, 2025 to June 2, 2025A Goa-based woman was allegedly duped of Rs 2.60 crore through a digital arrest scam.

June 9, 2025Goa Police registered an FIR regarding the cyber fraud case.

July 2025The Enforcement Directorate conducted a round of searches in Goa and Mumbai.

August 21, 2025The Enforcement Directorate carried out another round of searches, seizing about Rs 3.25 crore in cash.

FridayThe sixth suspect was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate and later produced before a special PMLA court.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Fraudsters contacted the victim through audio or video calls, posing as law enforcement officials.
The victim was virtually held hostage under a so-called digital arrest and pressured to transfer money online.
Extorted funds were deposited into numerous bank accounts and withdrawn in cash.
Cash was converted into foreign currency using RBI-licensed money changers.
Shell companies utilized drivers and employees living in single-room accommodations as dummy directors to launder funds.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

rediff.comOriginal report RediffOpens via Google News Faridabad Police Arrest Six In Rs 50 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case - Rediff

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