Digital Arrest Scam: Senior Citizen Cheated of Rs23L Nagpur: Cyber fraudsters employed a deceptive "digital arrest" tactic to defraud a 78-year-old resident of Pratap Nagar of Rs23 lakh. The scam involved a fabricated terrorism case and threats of a fake arrest warrant, leading the elderly victim to transfer funds under duress. The incident, which unfolded between October 14, 2025, and March 19, 2026, highlights the growing threat of online impersonation and coercive tactics in cybercrime. The fraud began when the victim received a call from a mobile number registered as 9503831490. The caller, claiming to be Ravikumar Sharma of the Data Protection Board of India, informed the senior citizen that a SIM card and bank account had been opened in his name for a terrorism-related case. To intimidate him, the scammer sent伪造 documents bearing the seals and stamps of the Government of India, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Supreme Court of India. These fake documents were used to assert that an arrest warrant had been issued against the victim, warning him not to discuss the matter with anyone. Over the subsequent months, the fraudster coerced the 78-year-old into transferring Rs23 lakh, promising that the money would be returned within 24 hours after "clearing" his name. To maintain the victim's compliance, the scammers provided fake deposit receipts as proof of the transaction. The elderly man, fearing legal repercussions, followed the instructions despite the obvious nature of the deception. The victim eventually reported the incident to the cyber police station, prompting the registration of a First Information Report (FIR). Authorities are now investigating the case, focusing on the authenticity of the documents and the identity of the fraudster.#cyber_police_station #supreme_court_of_india #enforcement_directorate #data_protection_board_of_india #pratap_nagar
FIR against ‘Badshah’ in Haryana for ‘Tateeree’ song; raids being conducted to arrest him Several police teams are actively conducting raids across multiple locations in an effort to locate and arrest the accused, while a formal notice has been issued demanding his appearance before the authorities. Authorities have also taken steps to prevent the accused from fleeing the country by initiating the process of issuing a location order (LOC) against him. The case was officially registered at the Cyber Police Station in Sector-20, Panchkula, on March 6. The registration was made under Section 296 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to offenses related to the use of electronic media for spreading false or misleading information. Additionally, the case includes provisions under Sections 3 and 4 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, which address the portrayal of women in a manner that is deemed indecent or offensive. The police have emphasized that their operations are ongoing, with teams continuously scouring potential hideouts to ensure the accused is apprehended. The formal notice issued to the accused serves as a legal directive requiring him to present himself before the police authorities without delay. The decision to initiate the LOC process underscores concerns about the accused’s potential to evade capture by leaving the country. This measure is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the investigation proceeds without interference from the accused’s possible departure. The case has drawn attention due to the involvement of a prominent figure in the music industry, with the alleged offense tied to a song titled “Tateeree.#badshah #haryana #tateeree #cyber_police_station #panchkula
