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    Digital Arrest News

    Senior citizen loses ₹33L in ‘digital arrest’ scam; 2 held

    Senior citizen loses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>33L in ‘digital arrest’ scam; 2 held
    Cities
    Published 15 hours ago

    2 arrested from J&K, Rajasthan for duping Delhi man in digital arrest fraud

    The accused allegedly contacted the victim through a WhatsApp video call, posed as law enforcement officials and threatened the person with arrest.
    India News
    Published 2 days ago

    Mohali: Retired army man duped of ₹30 L in digital arrest fraud

    According to the complaint, the accused persuaded Singh to transfer <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh from his HDFC and SBI accounts in the name of the Reserve Bank of India. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 2 days ago

    Retired Chandigarh schoolteacher loses ₹48 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam

    A case has been registered at the cyber police station, Sector 17. (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 4 days ago

    Two more held by CBI for ₹11.42 cr 'digital arrest' case in Gujarat

    Two more held by CBI for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.42 cr 'digital arrest' case in Gujarat
    Cities
    Published 9 days ago

    72-year-old Malad resident loses ₹90 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ fraud

    (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 18 days ago

    CBI searches 89 locations across 20 states, arrests three over ‘digital arrest’ cases

    The searches covered 89 locations across 20 states and were linked to three cases involving victims allegedly defrauded of over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>42 crore through digital arrest scams.
    India News
    Published 32 days ago

    Digital arrest scam in Lko: ₹1.55 cr siphoned off from doctor to 300 accounts, ₹43 lakh recovered

    For representation only (HT FIle Photo)
    Cities
    Published 33 days ago

    ‘I am his fan, watched show’: Maha minister reacts to Samay Raina felicitation

    The minister said he is a “fan of the comedian” and had watched his show just two days ago..
    India News
    Updated 40 days ago

    Pahalgam terror link, fake ATS officers dupe retired banker of ₹3.83 crore

    Pahalgam terror link, fake ATS officers dupe retired banker of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.83 crore
    Cities
    Published 40 days ago

    Noida elderly couple duped of ₹58 lakh in digital arrest case

    Police said the suspect subsequently contacted the victims on WhatsApp.
    Cities
    Published 45 days ago

    ₹42 lakh digital arrest fraud: Cops on cybercons’ trail across three countries

    For representation only (HT File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 48 days ago

    Digital Arrest: Breaking Down the Scam Everyone Is Talking About

    The term "digital arrest" has become quite familiar, but the scam behind it is still widely misunderstood. Here's how fraudsters exploit fear, why victims stay trapped for hours, and how the scam can be stopped before it's too late.
    Genesis
    Updated 49 days ago

    Chandigarh: ₹9L cyber fraud accused nabbed in Bengal

    Another accused held in Bengal for duping city resident of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>23L. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 50 days ago

    Ex-district judge, 90, kept under ‘digital arrest’, cheated of ₹2.5 cr in Jaipur

    The caller claimed that a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50-crore hawala transaction had been detected in Mumbai and that <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40 lakh from the proceeds had been deposited into Bhandari’s State Bank of India (SBI) account.
    India News
    Updated 54 days ago

    SC tightens rules to curb ‘digital arrests’, RBI to frame SOPs within four weeks

    The SC bench emphasised that sustained vigilance remained essential and that institutional mechanisms had to be further strengthened.
    India News
    Updated 62 days ago

    Digital arrests: As India explores new law, a look at how bad the problem is

    Indians lost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22,845.73 crore to cyber fraud of all kinds in 2024, a 206% jump from the previous year.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 69 days ago

    Karnal man held from Gujarat in ₹26-lakh cyber fraud case

    The agency said that the victim was coerced into transferring <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25.65 lakh to two different bank accounts under the threat of a “digital arrest”. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Updated 96 days ago

    Gurugram: 2 held for supplying bank account in ₹78 lakh ‘digital arrest’ case

    During the investigation, police found that <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>24 lakh of the cheated amount had been transferred to a bank account held by one of the accused. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 121 days ago

    Three arrested in ₹43 lakh digital arrest cyber fraud case in Gurugram

    A case was registered under the relevant sections at the Cyber Crime Police Station (West).
    India News
    Updated 124 days ago

    Retired Navy officer loses ₹1.68 crore after 2 month digi arrest

    Retired Navy officer loses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.68 crore after 2 month digi arrest
    Cities
    Published 139 days ago

    Three mule account operators held for routing over ₹1.22-crore cybercrime proceeds: Delhi Police

    Three mule account operators held for routing over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.22-crore cybercrime proceeds: Delhi Police
    Cities
    Published 150 days ago

    Surge in digital arrest frauds offsets dip in Delhi cybercrime in 2024

    Digital arrest spike stalled cybercrime dip in 2024
    India News
    Updated 152 days ago

    Elderly man loses ₹10 cr to fraudsters posing as cops, ED in digital arrest scam

    Elderly man loses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10 cr to fraudsters posing as cops, ED in digital arrest scam
    Cities
    Published 158 days ago

    Kanpur Police busts ₹125 crore cyber fraud syndicate, 5 bank staff among 8 held

    Kanpur Police busts <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>125 crore cyber fraud syndicate, 5 bank staff among 8 held
    Cities
    Published 159 days ago

    Lko pharma professional loses ₹7 lakh in 9-day ‘digital arrest’ scam

    Representational image (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 159 days ago

    Cyber frauds dupe elderly couple, daughter of ₹1.1 cr

    (Shutterstock)
    Cities
    Published 164 days ago

    Double OTP system comes up in Gurugram, Panchkula

    Officials say this initiative has emerged as an effective solution to tackle the rising cyber crimes (HT FILE)
    Cities
    Published 167 days ago

    SC to hear next week suo motu case concerning victims of digital arrest

    SC to hear next week suo motu case concerning victims of digital arrest
    India News
    Published 204 days ago

    ‘Digital arrest’: Three lose ₹2.13 cr to cyber frauds in Gautam Budh Nagar

    Vijay Rana, station house officer of the Cybercrime Branch police station, said, “The three separate cases of cheating and cheating by personation under the BNS and IT Act have been registered, and efforts are underway to recover the money and identify the money trail.” (Representational image)
    Cities
    Published 204 days ago
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