Breaking the chains of virtual imprisonment: Delhi Police has cracked open a cybercrime syndicate specializing in ‘Digital Arrest’ frauds, arresting five prime suspects. This high-stakes takedown disrupts a lucrative operation that terrorized victims nationwide.
The fraudsters’ script was flawless—urgent calls from spoofed government numbers alleging criminal involvement, followed by live-streamed ‘arrests’ where victims were grilled and fleeced. Sums as high as lakhs were transferred in panic, often multiple times per victim.
Intensive cyber forensics led to pinpoint raids, confiscating servers hosting fake warrant templates, bulk SMS tools, and call records implicating the gang in 40+ complaints. The detained include interstate coordinators who recruited tele-callers trained in coercion tactics.
‘From virtual cells to real jails—this is justice served swiftly,’ quipped a top cop. Recovered assets include gold jewelry and high-value electronics bought with dirty money. The probe is expanding to dismantle supply chains feeding such gangs.
As digital threats multiply, this victory boosts public confidence. Awareness drives emphasize: no legitimate agency demands instant payments or screen shares. Stay alert, report promptly—together, we outsmart the scammers.