Fear of digital arrest: Cyber ​​fraud of Rs 7 crore in Hyderabad shook the whole system
Samira Vishwas January 07, 2026 04:24 AM

While the digital age has made life easier, the threat of cyber crimes has also increased manifold. Cyber ​​fraud case of Rs 7 crore comes to light from Hyderabad This is the biggest example of how vicious fraudsters can loot someone’s entire life’s earnings on the basis of fear and fake identity.

in this case 81 year old man by keeping him under mental pressure for two months “Digital Arrest” Cheated in the name of.

How did the fraud begin?

To the elderly on 27 October 2025 whatsapp call Came. The caller introduced himself as an employee of a courier company and said that A parcel being sent from Mumbai to Thailand Drugs, passport and laptop were found in the car, which was booked in the name of the victim.

When the elder denied these allegations, the call was transferred to someone else, who identified himself as Senior Mumbai Police Officer told.

Showed fear of digital arrest

Fake police officer attacked the elderly Drug trafficking, money laundering and terrorist activities Like making serious allegations. he was told that he digital arrest I am in and can’t contact anyone.

In an atmosphere of fear, he was told that his financial investigation would be conducted. on this pretext before that Rs 19.80 lakh transferred Got it done.

Monitoring done through Signal app

On October 29, the thugs attacked the victim. Signal app download Got it done. Through this app, he was constantly monitored and mental pressure was created.

in the coming days Mutual funds and fixed deposits were brokengradually total Rs 7.12 crore Transferred to the accounts of thugs.

promise of getting money back

The swindlers assured that the entire money would be returned after the investigation was completed. Due to this belief the elders remained silent.

On December 29, the thugs contacted again and Rs 1.2 crore Ask for more. This is where the old man became suspicious.

How did the truth come out?

in newspapers digital arrest fraud After reading the news to this, they realized that they were trapped in a big cyber trap. After this he lodged a complaint with the police.

Why is this a warning?

This case shows that cyber criminals:

  • Call as fake police
  • take advantage of fear and loneliness
  • The elderly are considered easy targets
  • use encrypted apps

How to avoid digital arrest fraud?

  • Police never ask for money on phone or app
  • There is no legal process called “Digital Arrest”
  • Do not do any transaction due to fear
  • Do not download an app if asked by a stranger
  • Contact family or nearby police immediately
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