Pune: Retired Officer Duped of ₹28 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

• A 72-year-old retired MSEDCL officer in Pune lost ₹28 lakh to a digital arrest fraud between Nov 30 and Dec 13, 2025.
• Fraudsters impersonated telecom and police officers, intimidating the victim with claims of a money laundering case and an arrest warrant.
• Victim was coerced into transferring ₹10 lakh initially, then took an ₹18 lakh gold loan after a fake virtual Supreme Court hearing.
• The extorted money was transferred to bank accounts located in Jagtial, Telangana, and Bengaluru.
• Pune Rural Police warn against such digital arrest scams, urging the public to report suspicious calls immediately.

Why It Matters: Beware of digital arrest scams; fraudsters use intimidation to extort money, always verify and report.