Delhi Police Busts 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Fraud Gang, Recovers ₹2.19 Crore

• Delhi Police's IFSO unit arrested five members of an interstate cyber fraud syndicate operating from Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
• The gang defrauded a 78-year-old Delhi resident of ₹2.19 crore by falsely implicating him in a money laundering case and threatening 'digital arrest'.
• Fraudsters used fake CBI office setups, 24-hour WhatsApp video surveillance, and impersonated police/CBI officers to psychologically pressure the victim.
• The victim was tricked into believing he had pending arrest warrants and his Aadhaar was misused, leading him to transfer funds to various accounts.
• Police recovered rubber stamps, cheque books, mobile phones, debit cards, and Aadhaar copies; investigation continues to trace other associates.

Why It Matters: Delhi Police dismantled a 'digital arrest' cyber fraud gang, recovering significant funds and warning citizens against such scams.