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Digital Arrest Scam

This recent scam in India involves fraudsters posing as law enforcement, threatening victims with false charges and demanding payment to avoid “arrest.” Scammers use WhatsApp video calls, creating fake police backdrops and pressuring targets to transfer funds. This high-tech fraud has ensnared multiple victims, particularly targeting older adults or those without regular online support.

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Nashik retiree duped of Rs 1.6 crore in ‘digital arrest’ cyber scam
May 07, 2026, 02:14 (IST)

Cyber experts train cops to combat rising online scams
May 06, 2026, 00:52 (IST)

Mumbai court grants bail to AC dealer in Rs 58cr digital arrest scam
May 10, 2026, 12:12 (IST)

4 from Jalgaon arrested in 60L ‘digital arrest’ targeting widow
May 10, 2026, 12:13 (IST)

City police’s cyber cell gets new DCP
May 06, 2026, 04:02 (IST)

Cyber fraudster posing as Crime Branch officer arrested
TNN / May 12, 2026, 02:41 (IST)

Second accused in over Rs 80L digital arrest fraud held in Hyderabad
May 05, 2026, 02:36 (IST)

Cyber crimes up 8% in AP, fraud tops list
TNN / May 09, 2026, 23:59 (IST)

Cybercrime in Andhra Pradesh surged by 8% in 2024, with fraud accounting for over half of the 2,528 cases. Victims lost nearly ₹970 crore, with investment scams originating from Southeast Asia being a significant concern. Authorities are intensifying awareness drives to combat these evolving threats.

With avg of one case every 48 mins, UP recorded 11,073 cyber crimes in 2024
May 09, 2026, 01:25 (IST)

State Ahead Of Nat’l Average in Low Pendency, Filing of Chargesheets

Racket trafficking job seekers abroad busted
May 06, 2026, 22:42 (IST)

2 arrested for providing mule accounts used in digi arrest
May 13, 2026, 00:54 (IST)

85-year-old man loses ₹84.5 lakh to ‘digital arrest’ scam
Apr 29, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

Vizag couple duped of Rs 1.5 crore in digital arrest scam
TNN / Apr 27, 2026, 23:41 (IST)

Man loses Rs 2cr in digital arrest scam
TNN / Apr 26, 2026, 00:04 (IST)

Retd woman prof in digi arrest for 7 days, loses over Rs 1 cr in Bilaspur
May 01, 2026, 05:37 (IST)

Retd woman profin digi arrest for seven days, loses over Rs 1 cr in Chhattisgarh
TNN / May 01, 2026, 00:26 (IST)

'Dharpakad’ trailer: Mallhar Thakar and Shruhad Goswami promises a gripping digital scam plot
etimes.in / May 03, 2026, 17:28 (IST)

The official trailer for 'Dharpakad', India's first Gujarati film on the 'Digital Arrest' scam, has been released. Starring Malhar Thakar and Shruhad Goswami, the film depicts the terror of cybercrime. It highlights how scammers exploit personal data for fraudulent activities. The movie promises a thrilling chase against invisible criminals.

₹58 Cr digital arrest scam: Sessions Court in Mumbai Denies Bail to ‘Mastermind’, Grants Relief to Alleged Facilitator
Apr 25, 2026, 22:08 (IST)

Lucknow recorded crime crime case every 7th hour
May 09, 2026, 01:06 (IST)

Mallhar Thakar opens up on intense role in ‘Dharpakad’: 'Concept of digital arrest seemed very new and relevant' - Exclusive
etimes.in / May 06, 2026, 18:33 (IST)

Mallhar Thakar ventures into a new territory with 'Dharpakad', India's first Gujarati film on the 'Digital Arrest' scam. He discusses his exciting collaboration with co-star Shruhad Goswami and his deliberate choice to take on an intense role, aiming to break stereotypes in regional cinema. The film's unique, relevant subject drew him in.

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