05/12/2025
🔴 Three accused involved in “Digital Arrest” cyber fraud arrested by 🚓🛡️
Annamayya District Police arrested three accused involved in a large-scale cyber fraud carried out under the guise of “ ” and *seized ₹32 lakh in cash, along with ATM cards, mobile phones, and SIM cards* .
The gang targeted a 75-year-old retired male nurse, Repuri Benjamin, and threatened him over a video call with false claims such as:
♦️“Your PAN card was used to open bank accounts.”
♦️“A CBI/ED case has been registered against you in Delhi.”
♦️“₹48 lakh has been deposited into your account; you must return it immediately or you will be arrested.”
By creating fear and panic, the fraudsters extorted a total of ₹48 lakh from the victim. Additionally, police froze ₹7.65 lakh in the accused persons’ bank accounts.
⚠️ Lies used by the fraudsters
📦 “A parcel in your name contains drugs.”
🪪 “Your Aadhaar card was used to obtain fake passports.”
💵 “Hawala money has been transferred into your account.”
🔒 How the ‘Digital Arrest’ scam works
Fraudsters threaten victims on a video call saying, “You are under digital arrest; do not step outside and do not talk to anyone,” and then extort money by keeping them under fear and isolation.
📢 Public Advisory
🚫 There is no such thing as ‘Digital Arrest’ in Indian law.
🚫 Police/CBI/ED never arrest anyone through a video call.
🚫 No government agency will ever ask for money transfers.
🔐 Do not share Aadhaar, PIN, or OTP with anyone.
Shri Harish Kumar Gupta, IPS, appreciated the swift action of Annamayya District Police for effectively tracking, arresting, and dismantling the gang involved in the “Digital Arrest” cyber fraud.