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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Woman falls for ‘national duty' appeal, loses Rs 1.5 crore to fraud
Noida: Cyber criminals allegedly cheated a 75-year-old woman of Rs 1.5 crore after appealing to her in the name of "national duty" to help them implicate an Indian airline's founder in a money laundering case. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Police said the woman, a resident of NTPC Society Anandam in the city, approached them at the Cyber Crime station last week. She said that on July 8, she received a video call from an unknown number. She accepted the call, and a man named Bal Singh Rajput, or Rajveer, claimed he was an associate of her son. According to the woman's complaint, Rajveer told her that she could help the nation by working with them in a case against Naresh Goyal, the founder of the now-defunct airline Jet Airways. Rajveer allegedly told the woman she could transfer money to implicate Goyal, who – he said – was being investigated in a "money laundering case" and was "involved in organ trafficking". The woman said Rajveer "promised in the name of God" that the money she transfers will be returned to her within 24 hours. Over the next 15 days, the woman said in the complaint, cyber criminals made her stay connected to them on video call. To scare her, they also showed fake arrest warrants and orders to freeze assets in her name made by the "Enforcement Directorate's Delhi zone", she said. The woman ended up making three transfers of Rs 50 lakh each in that time frame, police told TOI. After the amount was transferred, cops said on Wednesday, cybercriminals cut off all contact and stopped picking up the woman's calls. She then realised she was cheated and filed a complaint. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A police officer said an FIR was registered against unknown accused under BNS sections 319(2) (cheating by personation), 308(2) (extortion), 336(3) (forgery) and 318(4) (cheating), and provisions of the IT Act. "We are tracking down the monetary trail to nab the accused," the police officer said.
News18
11 hours ago
- News18
Bengaluru Women Forced To Strip On Call During Digital Arrest By Fake Cops
Victims say they were kept on a video call for nine hours and forced to strip for a fake medical exam after being accused of money laundering by fraudsters posing as Mumbai police. Two women in Bengaluru were blackmailed into stripping on a video call and cheated out of money by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police officers in a fake 'digital arrest' scam. The women, one of whom is a 46-year-old tech worker and the other a yoga instructor visiting from Thailand, were kept on a video call for nine hours on July 17. During the call, they were allegedly ordered to strip for what the fraudsters described as an 'online medical examination" to identify birthmarks and tattoos. The criminals secretly recorded the video and later used it to threaten the women, according to a police complaint accessed by news agency PTI. The ordeal began when the two friends received a call from a person claiming to be an officer from Mumbai's Colaba police station. The caller accused them of being involved in a money laundering case linked to Jet Airways. When the women denied the allegations, the fraudsters shared accurate details of one victim's debit card to build trust. The scammers also sent forged documents, including an arrest warrant and a fake CBI ID card, the news agency's report said. These materials were convincing enough that the women believed they were dealing with real law enforcement officials. 'We weren't allowed to leave the house, as they claimed we were under surveillance," the complainant said, according to PTI. The fraudsters then asked the women to transfer money to a bank account for 'verification purposes" and promised the amount would be refunded. The yoga instructor ended up transferring ₹58,447. The suspects later insisted on a medical clearance, during which they ordered the women to undress on camera. Claiming it was necessary to match identifying body marks, they coerced them into stripping, unaware that the video was being recorded. Eventually, one of the women managed to call a friend who advised them to end the call and stop all transfers. When the scammers could not reconnect, they sent the women screenshots and video clips, threatening to leak them. Both women deleted the files and approached the East CEN police station, where a case was filed under the Information Technology Act and relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police are investigating the scam and have urged the public not to share personal information or comply with video call demands from unknown callers posing as officials. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 21:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
Digital arrest scam: Two women held on hostage for nearly nine hours by fraudsters posing as police
AI-generated image used for representation purposes. In another case of "digital arrest", two women were allegedly held hostage on a video call for nearly nine hours and forced to strip naked under the pretext of an 'online medical examination' by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers, police said on Wednesday. The women were also "threatened with the nude images and videos recorded during the so-called medical examination," which the fraudsters claimed was necessary to identify birthmarks and moles, police said. In the FIR, a 46-year-old Bengaluru woman said she and her childhood friend, an international instructor based in Thailand who is currently visiting India, were scammed by individuals claiming to be police officials from the Colaba Police Station in Mumbai. On July 17, at around 11 am, her friend received a call from the fraudsters, who alleged that she was involved in a "Jet Airways scam". According to the FIR, the fraudsters further accused her of involvement "in money laundering, trafficking, and even murder." They shared her accurate bank card details to bolster their claims. Fearing serious consequences, the women complied with their demands and transferred Rs 58,477 to a specified bank account, as instructed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo The women were also threatened with what appeared to be official documents—an arrest warrant and other paperwork supposedly from the CBI—related to money laundering. "After that, they said a medical examination was needed to verify marks or tattoos on our bodies and instructed us to strip naked and follow their directions, which we did. They then told us we were under digital and home arrest and ordered us to remain on a WhatsApp video call for 24 hours. We weren't allowed to leave the house, as they claimed we were under surveillance," the complainant stated. Later, her childhood friend managed to contact another friend via WhatsApp and narrated their ordeal. On her friend's advice, she immediately disconnected the call after realising it was a scam. Soon after, the fraudsters began sending them their nude photos—captured during the so-called medical examination—and threatened to make them public. "For about nine hours, we were subjected to continuous harassment, which caused us extreme stress and emotional trauma," the complaint added. Based on the complaint, a case was registered under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act and Section 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the East CEN Crime Police Station on July 19. Police said the matter is under investigation. Digital arrest is a term used in cyber fraud cases where victims are falsely informed that they are under surveillance or in legal custody through digital means. They are often isolated via continuous video or call surveillance by fraudsters impersonating government officials and manipulated into following instructions—often leading to extortion or fraud. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Digital arrest scam: Two women held on hostage for nearly nine hours by fraudsters posing as police
Bengaluru, In another case of "digital arrest", two women were allegedly held hostage on a video call for nearly nine hours and forced to strip naked under the pretext of an 'online medical examination' by cyber fraudsters posing as police officers, police said on Wednesday. Digital arrest scam: Two women held on hostage for nearly nine hours by fraudsters posing as police The women were also "threatened with the nude images and videos recorded during the so-called medical examination," which the fraudsters claimed was necessary to identify birthmarks and moles, police said. In the FIR, a 46-year-old Bengaluru woman said she and her childhood friend, an international instructor based in Thailand who is currently visiting India, were scammed by individuals claiming to be police officials from the Colaba Police Station in Mumbai. On July 17, at around 11 am, her friend received a call from the fraudsters, who alleged that she was involved in a "Jet Airways scam". According to the FIR, the fraudsters further accused her of involvement "in money laundering, trafficking, and even murder." They shared her accurate bank card details to bolster their claims. Fearing serious consequences, the women complied with their demands and transferred ₹58,477 to a specified bank account, as instructed. The women were also threatened with what appeared to be official documents—an arrest warrant and other paperwork supposedly from the CBI—related to money laundering. "After that, they said a medical examination was needed to verify marks or tattoos on our bodies and instructed us to strip naked and follow their directions, which we did. They then told us we were under digital and home arrest and ordered us to remain on a WhatsApp video call for 24 hours. We weren't allowed to leave the house, as they claimed we were under surveillance," the complainant stated. Later, her childhood friend managed to contact another friend via WhatsApp and narrated their ordeal. On her friend's advice, she immediately disconnected the call after realising it was a scam. Soon after, the fraudsters began sending them their nude photos—captured during the so-called medical examination—and threatened to make them public. "For about nine hours, we were subjected to continuous harassment, which caused us extreme stress and emotional trauma," the complaint added. Based on the complaint, a case was registered under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act and Section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the East CEN Crime Police Station on July 19. Police said the matter is under investigation. Digital arrest is a term used in cyber fraud cases where victims are falsely informed that they are under surveillance or in legal custody through digital means. They are often isolated via continuous video or call surveillance by fraudsters impersonating government officials and manipulated into following instructions—often leading to extortion or fraud. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Indian Express
Fraudsters posing as cops force 2 women to strip during ‘digital arrest' in Bengaluru, threaten them with images
In yet another case involving 'digital arrest', fraudsters posing as police officers allegedly kept two women in Bengaluru on a video call for nine hours last week and forced them to strip naked for an 'online medical examination' to identify birthmarks and moles. The women were also allegedly threatened with the nude images and videos. The matter came to light after a 46-year-old woman, who resides in Bengaluru, approached the East CEN police station on Saturday and filed a complaint. A case was subsequently registered under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the police, the woman and her childhood friend, who works as an instructor in Thailand and was visiting the city, were targeted on July 17. As per the complaint, their ordeal began at 11 am when the instructor received a call from a person who claimed to be a police officer at Mumbai's Colaba police station. The 'officer' accused the instructor of involvement in money laundering connected to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, human trafficking, and even a murder case, the complaint said. When the woman denied the allegations, the fraudster allegedly shared specific details of her debit card, immediately establishing credibility and triggering fear in her. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the suspects provided official-looking documents, including forged arrest warrants and fake Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) identification cards. These materials were so convincing that both women believed they were genuinely dealing with law enforcement officials. The fraudsters then made video calls, claiming to connect the women directly with CBI officers, the complaint said. Under the guise of a 'digital arrest', they directed the women to remain under house surveillance for 24 hours via a continuous WhatsApp video call. The fraudsters said that Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations demanded the verification of the alleged transactions from their bank accounts. They instructed the victims to transfer money to a specified account, promising a full refund after verification if the funds were not determined to be 'black money'. Trusting this explanation, the instructor transferred Rs 58,447 to the criminals. The scammers further impersonated officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and Delhi Police to add layers of supposed legitimacy, the complaint added. After securing the money, the fraudsters allegedly demanded 'medical 'clearance through an online examination. They claimed this was necessary to identify any 'bullet marks, moles, or tattoos' on the victims' bodies. Believing they were complying with official procedures, both women stripped naked and followed the criminals' instructions. Unknown to the women, the fraudsters were recording their naked videos and capturing images. Investigators said the accused also engaged in body shaming during the process. The police said that around 8 pm, the instructor – overwhelmed by the pressure and harassment – reached out to a friend via WhatsApp call. The friend immediately advised them to disconnect all calls and refuse further money transfers. When the accused failed to re-establish contact with the women, they allegedly sent the naked photos and videos to both women's phones, threatening to make them public. However, the women deleted the photos and videos before approaching the police.
