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Indian Cybercrime Units Crack Down on 'Digital Arrest' Scams, Arrest Four in Major Cases

Authorities recover over Rs 4.5 crore from fraudsters targeting elderly victims through intimidation and fake legal proceedings.

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2 arrested for duping 92-year-old of Rs 2 crore through digital arrest in Delhi

Overview

  • Delhi Police arrested Amit and Hari for defrauding a 92-year-old retired surgeon of Rs 2.2 crore, recovering the full amount and reimbursing the victim.
  • Noida Cybercrime Branch apprehended Mukesh Saxena and Anees Ahmed in Moradabad for a Rs 2.39 crore scam involving false accusations of human trafficking.
  • Fraudsters impersonated officials from TRAI, police, and other government bodies, using fake warrants and virtual hearings to extort money from victims.
  • Investigations suggest connections to international syndicates, with law enforcement launching a manhunt for the suspected kingpin.
  • Cases have been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act provisions, with frozen bank accounts aiding fund recovery efforts.