Nagpur: Cybercriminals posing as Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officers scammed a retired bank manager of ₹55.20 lakh after threatening him with a so-called “digital arrest.” Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
The victim, a 58-year-old retired bank manager identified as Ajay (name changed), received calls from two individuals who introduced themselves as Vinita Sharma and Prem Kumar Gautam. Claiming to be ATS officials, they told him his name had surfaced in a money-laundering case.
The fraudsters sent forged investigation documents via WhatsApp and put him on video calls to intimidate him. They warned him not to disclose the matter to anyone, threatening immediate action under the pretext of a “digital arrest.”
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Fearing legal trouble, the victim transferred ₹55.20 lakh in multiple instalments to bank accounts provided by the scammers. Suspicion arose only later, after which he informed his family. With their assistance, he approached the Cyber Police Station and filed a complaint.
Police have registered offences under relevant sections of the IT Act and cheating provisions of the IPC. The probe is underway.
Cyber Police Advisory
• Do not trust unknown callers claiming to be from government or enforcement agencies.
• There is no such thing as a “digital arrest” in Indian law.
• Report suspicious calls immediately to the national cyber helpline: 1930.
