Cyber crime police arrest two men from Coimbatore for swindling ₹46.5 lakh from an elderly man in Karaikudi
Cyber crime police in Sivaganga district arrested two men from Coimbatore for defrauding an elderly man of ₹46.5 lakh. The suspects used a 'digital arrest' scam, falsely claiming the victim's Aadhaar card was linked to illegal activities.
Why it matters
This case underscores the rising prevalence of sophisticated digital fraud targeting vulnerable populations in India.
Cyber crime police arrested two men from Coimbatore for allegedly swindling ₹46.50 lakh from an elderly man in Karaikudi under the pretext of a digital arrest.
According to police, the elderly resident of Karaikudi in Sivaganga district received a mobile call from individuals posing as Bengaluru police officials. The callers threatened him with a ‘digital arrest,’ claiming that his Aadhaar card had been misused in illegal activities, and demanded money to clear him of the charges.
Believing the threat, the senior citizen transferred ₹46.50 lakh to the bank accounts provided by the callers. Realising later that he had been cheated, he lodged a complaint with the district cybercrime police wing.
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