Hyderabad Police Capture UP Man in Digital Arrest Fraud
Click to start listening
Synopsis
The Cyber Crime Police in Hyderabad have detained a suspect from Uttar Pradesh connected to a digital arrest fraud scheme. The perpetrator deceived a senior citizen into transferring a substantial sum under threats involving narcotics. Another arrest was made for online extortion via social media.
Key Takeaways
- Fraud Alert: Remain cautious of unsolicited calls claiming criminal involvement.
- Digital Safety: Be wary of sharing personal information online.
- Report Scams: Inform authorities if approached by suspicious callers.
- Social Media Risks: Protect your accounts from impersonation and extortion.
- Stay Informed: Understand common tactics used by scammers.
Hyderabad, April 9 (NationPress) The Cyber Crime Police of Hyderabad have apprehended a man from Uttar Pradesh linked to a fraudulent digital arrest scheme.
Authorities have identified Ranjit Kumar from Ghaziabad as a suspect in four cases throughout India, including two instances in Telangana.
This 42-year-old software professional contacted a 72-year-old retired government official in Hyderabad, posing as a representative from Mumbai Airport.
During the call, he informed the victim that a parcel addressed to him from Mumbai to Iran had been intercepted by FedEx International Service and was found to contain illegal narcotics.
The caller pressured the victim to reach out to the narcotics department for a clearance certificate, threatening to involve the police otherwise.
He claimed to connect the victim with an official from the Mumbai Crime Branch and insisted he stay on the line.
The victim was misled into believing that multiple bank accounts in various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, were registered in his name. Under duress, he provided his bank details and transferred Rs 19,61,045 to the fraudster's account.
In another incident, the Cyber Crime Unit arrested a perpetrator for online stalking, extortion, and blackmail using a counterfeit Instagram account.
The suspect has been named as H. Akul Singh, a 24-year-old private employee residing in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad.
He was reportedly blackmailing a 21-year-old housewife from Hyderabad. The victim received manipulated explicit images of herself and her spouse via Instagram, followed by a morphed image of her sister.
Engaging in conversation with the Instagram user, who claimed to know her personally, the accused began extorting money from her, threatening to share the images publicly and ruin her marriage.
The Cyber Crime police urge the public to stay vigilant, as fraudsters frequently target victims through social media platforms such as Telegram, WhatsApp calls, and messages. Scammers often impersonate officials from government bodies like the Telecom Department (TRAI), CBI, CID, ED, and Cyber Crime Department.
These criminals intimidate victims with false claims of involvement in serious crimes, including human trafficking, money laundering, terrorism, and drug offenses. They often assert that the Reserve Bank of India and the Supreme Court have authorized the victim to deposit funds for investigation.
After the victim sends the money, the scammers cut off all communication.
