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
