1. Pune Engineer Duped of ₹17 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam (2023)

• Modus Operandi: Fake Law Enforcement Call & Social Engineering
• Steps of the Fraud:
  1. A software engineer from Pune received a call from someone claiming to be a CBI officer.
  2. The scammer alleged that the victim’s Aadhaar and PAN were linked to an illegal money laundering case.
  3. The victim was told that a digital arrest warrant was issued against him.
  4. He was pressured to transfer ₹17 lakh to a “government account” to avoid arrest.
  5. Later, he realized it was a scam and filed a police complaint.
• Source: The Times of India

2. Delhi Woman Tricked into Paying ₹30 Lakh to Avoid Arrest (2023)

• Modus Operandi: Fake CBI Officer & Online Extortion
• Steps of the Fraud:
  1. A woman in Delhi received a call from scammers claiming to be CBI officers.
  2. She was told her name was linked to a drug smuggling case and that her phone was being tracked.
  3. The fraudsters conducted a deepfake video call using a senior police officer’s face.
  4. She was threatened with immediate arrest and told to transfer ₹30 lakh for “case verification.”
  5. After making the payment, she contacted real authorities and found out it was a scam.
• Source: Hindustan Times

3. Bengaluru Businessman Duped of ₹1.2 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam (2023)

• Modus Operandi: Deepfake Video Call & Fake Drug Smuggling Charges
• Steps of the Fraud:
  1. A businessman from Bengaluru received a call from someone pretending to be a Mumbai cyber police officer.
  2. The fraudster accused him of being linked to a drug cartel and international money laundering ring.
  3. The scammer used a deepfake AI video call to impersonate a real police officer.
  4. He was told to transfer ₹1.2 crore to a “secure investigation account” to prove his innocence.
  5. The victim realized the fraud when he contacted the actual Mumbai Police.
• Source: The Indian Express

4. Chennai Doctor Falls Victim to ₹50 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam (2022)

• Modus Operandi: Fake Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) & Extortion
• Steps of the Fraud:
  1. A Chennai-based doctor received a call from scammers posing as NCB officers.
  2. He was accused of being involved in a drug smuggling racket.
  3. The fraudsters convinced him that his bank accounts would be frozen if he didn’t cooperate.
  4. He was forced to transfer ₹50 lakh in multiple transactions to “clear his name.”
  5. After verifying with the real NCB, he discovered he had been scammed.
• Source: NDTV

5. Mumbai Doctor Loses ₹2 Crore in Fake Digital Arrest Scam (2023)

• Modus Operandi: Deepfake Video Call & Fake Legal Charges
• Steps of the Fraud:
  1. A renowned doctor in Mumbai received a call from fraudsters impersonating NCB officers.
  2. They claimed a parcel containing illegal drugs was sent in his name.
  3. The scammers conducted a deepfake video call using an actual NCB officer’s face.
  4. He was told to transfer ₹2 crore to a “government security account” to avoid arrest.
  5. After suspecting fraud, he contacted the actual NCB and found out it was a scam.
• Source: Hindustan Times