Mumbai: The police arrested a 29-year-old resident of Andheri, identified as S. Hussain, last week for extorting Rs 11 lakh from a woman in Khar using a method called ‘digital arrest’ in December.
Authorities reported that Hussain had received Rs 3 lakh out of the total amount he defrauded. According to a Hindustan Times report, Hussain, who operated a mobile SIM card franchise, came into contact with cyber fraudsters through his business.
The victim was a 35-year-old senior finance advisor employed at a private company. She reported to the police that she received a call from a man who identified himself as Ravi Kumar Singh, claiming to be an official from the Telecom Department in Delhi. He alleged that her mobile number was involved in illegal activities and stated that the call would be transferred to the Gamdevi Police, as per report.
According to the police, the accused started committing fraud by using his bank account for transactions in exchange for a commission. During the investigation, it was revealed that he was working with two accomplices—one from Mira Road and another from outside the state.
South Mumbai Woman Loses ₹20 Crore In 'Digital Arrest' Fraud
An 86-year-old woman from South Mumbai lost more than Rs 20 crore of her savings over two months due to a 'digital arrest' fraud, according to police reports released on Thursday.
One of the fraudsters posed as a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer to extort money from the woman. Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with this crime, which occurred between December 26, 2024, and March 3 of this year.
