63-year-old digital arrest victim seeks CBI probe
A 63-year-old woman has petitioned the Delhi High Court to transfer her 'digital arrest' fraud case to the CBI, citing slow progress by local police. The victim lost over ₹1 crore to scammers posing as law enforcement officials.
Why it matters
The case highlights the rising prevalence of sophisticated 'digital arrest' cybercrimes and the challenges victims face in recovering funds through standard police channels.
A 63-year-old woman has moved the Delhi High Court seeking the transfer of the investigation into her digital arrest complaint to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The petitioner, a former government servant, alleged that she was subjected to sustained harassment and coercion by fraudsters posing as officials of the Mumbai Crime Branch from November 1 to 19, 2025.
According to the writ petition, the accused informed her that her Aadhaar number had been linked to terrorist funding and that she faced imminent arrest. She was allegedly forced to remain under continuous “digital surveillance” through video and phone calls, and was instructed not to contact anyone during this period.
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