Nagpur: A 65-year-old resident of Srinagar, Empress Mill Society, fell prey to a cyber scam involving threats of a “digital arrest,” losing Rs 5.08 lakh to fraudsters.
Between December 4 and December 6, the victim, Arun Yadvarao Nandanwar, received a call from an unidentified number (87051516494). The caller falsely accused him of using an illegal mobile number linked to a money-laundering case. Using intimidation and threats of immediate digital arrest, the scammer manipulated Nandanwar into transferring Rs 5,08,680 online.
Following the complaint, Ajni Police registered a case under BNS Section 318(4) and IT Act Sections 66(C) and 66(D). Sub-inspector Jambhale is spearheading the investigation to track down the perpetrators. The probe is ongoing.