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‘Digital arrest’ with ‘mule’ twist: Scammers take ₹4 cr from elderly Mumbai man

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 21:33 IST

After the initial call, the victim, a retired director of an engineering and technical institute in Jaipur, received calls from several other scammers who claimed to be from numerous investigation agencies.

Senior citizen placed under 'digital arrest' on pretext of Delhi blast probe, loses ₹16.5 lakh

Senior citizen placed under 'digital arrest' on pretext of Delhi blast probe, loses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16.5 lakh

Published on Jan 22, 2026 02:51 IST

Navi Mumbai man, 80, duped of ₹4.38 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam

Police confirmed that the total financial loss amounted to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4,38,62,210.

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 07:11 IST

Delhi digital arrest probe reveals complex trail of pan-India ops

Fraudsters diverted <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7 crore they robbed from through over 2,000 mule accounts in transactions of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>100-200. (Representative photo)

Published on Jan 16, 2026 22:08 IST

How a Delhi woman was cheated of ₹7 crore in ‘digital arrest’ by fake cops

70-year-old Delhi woman cheated of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7 crore in eight-day ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 02:58 IST

Elderly businesswoman duped of ₹6.9 crore in digital arrest scam in Delhi

Elderly businesswoman duped of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.9 crore in digital arrest scam in Delhi

Published on Jan 15, 2026 15:31 IST

NRI couple scam: Owners of five firms summoned

The couple was were duped of nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15 crore (Representative photo)

Published on Jan 12, 2026 22:02 IST

'Made me write to SC': How NRI couple lost ₹14 crore to 16-day digital arrest

Delhi's Greater Kailash elderly couple duped of nearly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>14 crore in "digital arrest"

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 03:42 IST

Delhi couple duped of ₹15 cr in ‘digital arrest’ recounts ‘biggest mistake’

It was not till the elderly couple approached the police did they realise they had been duped.

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 24:46 IST

Not informing police biggest mistake: Elderly Delhi couple after losing ₹14.85 Cr to cyber fraudsters

Not informing police biggest mistake: Elderly Delhi couple after losing <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>14.85 Cr to cyber fraudsters

Published on Jan 11, 2026 12:02 IST

Delhi couple ‘digitally arrested’ over ‘national security’, duped of ₹14.8 cr

Delhi's Greater Kailash elderly couple duped of over 14 crore in "digital arrest"

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 24:42 IST

Another senior citizen falls prey to ‘digital arrest scam’ in Chandigarh

A zero FIR dated January 9, has been registered under relevant sections, and the matter has been taken up by the cyber crime police. An investigation is underway to trace the fraudsters and the money trail. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 11, 2026 02:34 IST

Police bust gang that preyed on Indians with terror probe threat

Forensic analysis conducted with the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre revealed over 5,000 compromised IMEI numbers and around 20,000 sim cards linked to the module, police said. (Representational image)

Published on Jan 10, 2026 23:34 IST

Delhi Police make 5 interstate arrests in digital fraud case

Police said that the fraudsters contacted the 80-year-old through WhatsApp, posing as officials and claiming that the man’s Aadhaar credentials and mobile number were linked to illegal activities. (Representative photo)

Published on Jan 9, 2026 21:58 IST

Real estate agent who aided cyber fraud refused bail

Real estate agent who aided cyber fraud refused bail

Published on Jan 3, 2026 01:26 IST

ED arrests key accused in Ludhiana industrialist Oswal’s digital arrest case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the kingpin involved in the digital arrest-linked money laundering investigation related to Ludhiana-based industrialist SP Oswal. (Representational image)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 3, 2026 24:02 IST

ED makes 2nd arrests in Ludhiana industrialist S P Oswal's digital arrest case

ED makes 2nd arrests in Ludhiana industrialist S P Oswal's digital arrest case

Published on Jan 2, 2026 09:06 IST

60-year-old NRI duped of ₹30 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam

One suspect has been arrested in connection with the case. (Representative photo)

Published on Dec 29, 2025 22:58 IST

Two held in ‘digital arrest’ fraud case involving ₹1.95 cr

Two held in ‘digital arrest’ fraud case involving <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.95 cr

Published on Dec 29, 2025 11:57 IST

‘Bank used for terror funding’: How 85-year-old Mumbai man lost ₹9 crore

The scam was exposed on December 22, when the fraudsters demanded an additional transfer of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 crore. (Representational image)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 14:46 IST

85-year-old retired engineering professor loses ₹9 crore to digital arrest scam

85-year-old retired engineering professor loses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9 crore to digital arrest scam

Published on Dec 24, 2025 14:18 IST

85-year-old SoBo resident loses ₹9 Cr to cyber fraud

(PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)

Published on Dec 24, 2025 24:46 IST

Retired UPPCL official, wife digitally arrested for 69 days, cheated of ₹53 lakh

olice said the couple was kept under continuous virtual surveillance and psychological pressure for more than two months, during which the fraudsters remained in constant contact with them through phone and digital platforms. (Pic for representation)

Updated on Dec 17, 2025 15:35 IST

Delhi Police arrest 10 of cybercrime gang from 7 states

Police said that the network was busted on a complaint filed at the Shaheen Bagh police station on December 7. (Representative photo)

Published on Dec 16, 2025 21:58 IST

How Bengaluru techie sold plot, land to pay off scammers, lost ₹2 crore

Bengaluru techie sells plots, flats to pay off scammers

Published on Dec 16, 2025 10:54 IST

S Delhi: 3 held for defrauding elderly by ‘digital arrest’

Warned of legal consequences, the woman said she was asked to visit her bank and transfer money, police said. (File photo)

Published on Dec 13, 2025 22:56 IST

3 held for duping a 71-year-old woman of ₹49 lakh in an investment fraud

The gang members impersonated police officers and government officials (Representative photo)

Published on Dec 11, 2025 23:00 IST

Haryana DGP makes surprise visit to Gurgaon cyber crime police station

Haryana DGP OP Singh (File)

chandigarh news

Published on Dec 2, 2025 01:32 IST

With 15 high-value frauds, November tops Prayagraj’s cybercrime chart

Representational image (Sourced)

Published on Nov 27, 2025 21:42 IST

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau rescues 80-yr-old doctor, family from 'digital arrest'

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau rescues 80-yr-old doctor, family from 'digital arrest'

Published on Nov 24, 2025 14:19 IST

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