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Pune's Digital Arrest Scam: Fake CBI Officers Defraud Seniors of 100 Crores
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News18•21-09-2026, 11:04
Pune's Digital Arrest Scam: Fake CBI Officers Defraud Seniors of 100 Crores
- •Over 100 crore rupees defrauded from senior citizens in Pune through 'digital arrest' scams over the past 18 months.
- •Impersonators posing as Police, CBI, and ED officers target victims, threatening them with arrest.
- •136 cases of digital arrest registered, with one senior citizen losing a staggering 10 crore rupees.
- •Fraudsters use video calls, fake IDs, and notices to gain trust, then demand money transfers for 'verification' or 'safekeeping'.
- •Cyber Police urge the public not to panic, transfer money, or share personal details if they receive such calls, and to contact authorities immediately.
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According to data from Pune Cyber Police, a total of 136 cases of digital arrest were registered over the past 18 months, resulting in senior citizens being defrauded of over 100 crore rupees.
Fraudsters pose as police, CBI, or ED officers via video calls, displaying fake identity cards and notices to threaten victims with arrest for money laundering. They then compel victims to transfer funds to various accounts under the guise of verification or safekeeping.
Pune Cyber Police have advised the public not to panic, avoid transferring money to any account, refrain from sharing personal or banking information, and immediately contact the police if they receive such calls.
