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News1811-02-2026, 20:15

Mumbai Cyber Cell Busts 'Digital Arrest' Scam, Two Arrested

  • Mumbai Police Cyber Cell arrested Faraz Zakir Sharif and Aman Khan for facilitating a 'digital arrest' scam.
  • The accused allegedly opened bank accounts for bogus companies, used by fraudsters to circulate scam proceeds.
  • A 66-year-old victim was coerced into transferring Rs 10.35 lakh after being threatened with a money laundering case and 'digital arrest'.
  • The scam money was traced through multiple bank accounts, leading to the arrests.
  • Sandeep Rao, Mohammed Sageer Mohammed Haroon Shaikh, Asif Mohammed Nazeer Shaikh, and others are wanted in connection with the case.

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