‘Digital arrest’ scam: 81-year-old Hyderabad man loses Rs 7.12 crore; fraudsters pose as Mumbai cops

An 81-year-old retired businessman in Hyderabad was duped of Rs 7.12 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. They falsely accused him of drug trafficking and money laundering, demanding money to avoid arrest. The victim, after seeing similar reports, alerted authorities, leading to a case registration.

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Jan 4, 2026 - 17:12
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‘Digital arrest’ scam: 81-year-old Hyderabad man loses Rs 7.12 crore; fraudsters pose as Mumbai cops
An 81-year-old retired businessman in Hyderabad was duped of Rs 7.12 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. They falsely accused him of drug trafficking and money laundering, demanding money to avoid arrest. The victim, after seeing similar reports, alerted authorities, leading to a case registration.

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