Nagpur: In a major breakthrough in a serious cyber fraud case involving the so-called “digital arrest” tactic, the Nagpur Cyber Police have successfully recovered the entire amount of Rs 13 lakh and returned it to the complainants, demonstrating swift and effective action against online the crime.
According to officials, an elderly couple was targeted by unidentified fraudsters who initiated a video call and falsely claimed that a bank account had been opened in the couple’s name and was being used for terrorist activities. The accused further alleged that the couple had received commission from these illegal transactions, instilling fear of legal action.
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In a disturbing turn, the fraudsters claimed that the couple was under “digital arrest” and kept them continuously on camera, subjecting them to intense psychological pressure. Exploiting their fear, the accused convinced the victims that the matter could be resolved if they transferred money to a “government account” for verification, which would later be refunded.
Under this pretext, the couple transferred Rs 13 lakh to the fraudsters’ account. Realising they had been cheated, they immediately approached the cyber police and lodged a complaint.
Based on the complaint, an offence (Crime No. 38/2026) was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2000. During the investigation, police swiftly tracked the financial trail and, following due legal procedures, managed to recover 100% of the amount and return it to the victims.
Police sources revealed that the main accused in the case is currently lodged in a jail in Delhi, and efforts are underway to take him into custody for further investigation.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal, Joint Commissioner Navinchandra Reddy, Additional Commissioner (Crime) Vasant Pardeshi, and DCP Rishikesh Reddy. The team was led by Senior Police Inspector Yogesh Ghare and Assistant Police Inspector Shankar Pandhare along with their staff.
Cyber police have urged citizens to remain vigilant against such scams. They cautioned the public not to trust calls claiming “digital arrest” or demanding money in the name of government verification, and advised immediate reporting of any suspicious activity to the police.
