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News1806/12/2025

Three arrested for extorting Rs 1.51 crore from Nagpur man via 'digital arrest' threat

  • Three fraudsters arrested in Gujarat for extorting Rs 1.51 crore from a Nagpur resident.
  • The accused threatened the victim with "digital arrest" and impersonated police officers.
  • They falsely claimed the victim's bank account was involved in money laundering and terror funding.
  • Fraudsters used WhatsApp video calls and fake documents to coerce the victim into transferring funds.
  • Cyber Police traced the money trail to Rajkot, leading to the arrest of Chirag Gohel, Het Panchamiya, and Shama Parmar.

Why It Matters: Beware of digital arrest scams to protect your finances.

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