Female Lawyer “Digitally Arrested”: ₹52 Lakh Duped by Cyber Gang

Hyderabad, Nov 1 (Maxim News): Another shocking case of digital arrest fraud has come to light in the Telugu states. A female lawyer from Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, has reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated interstate cybercrime racket.

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According to police, the gang posed as law enforcement officials and contacted the victim, claiming that her family members had committed financial crimes. The fraudsters, using fear and intimidation, coerced the woman into transferring money, resulting in a loss of ₹52 lakh.

The cybercriminals allegedly conducted the scam through video calls and fake digital warrants, a tactic that has been increasingly used in recent months to target professionals and NRIs. The victim, who is currently in the United States, was threatened that her sons would be arrested if she failed to comply.

Following the complaint, Eluru police launched an investigation and deployed three special teams. So far, eight individuals have been arrested from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Maharashtra in connection with the case.

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Investigators revealed that the masterminds of the racket are suspected to be operating from Bangladesh, and preliminary findings suggest that the gang has defrauded victims of over ₹100 crore across India using similar methods.

Police have urged citizens to stay vigilant and not to respond to calls or messages claiming digital arrests or legal notices, advising them to verify any such communication directly with local authorities.

(Maxim News)

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