Hyderabad woman loses ₹21 lakh in digital arrest scam
HYDERABAD: A 68-year-old woman from RK Puram Colony in LB Nagar lost ₹21 lakh after cybercriminals allegedly threatened her with arrest in a digital arrest scam.
The woman, Nagalakshmi, lives alone. According to the complaint, a man identified as Prasad first contacted her over the phone, claiming to be a telecom official.
Cybercriminals pose as police, CBI officials
Prasad allegedly told Nagalakshmi that she was involved in illegal activities and would be arrested. Later, another man, identified as Rajesh Kumar, introduced himself as a legal adviser and continued the threats.
The accused allegedly posed as police and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials and conducted an inquiry through video calls. Fearing arrest, Nagalakshmi came under severe mental stress.
Following the instructions of the accused, she transferred ₹21 lakh to bank accounts provided by them. They allegedly continued to pressure her to transfer more money.
Son alerts police after woman reveals fraud
Nagalakshmi told her son about the incident on September 5. Following his complaint, cybercrime police launched an investigation.
Police have advised people not to transfer money if anyone threatens them while posing as police, CBI officials or other government authorities.
