Fake CBI Officer, Digital Arrest: Udaipur Couple Loses ₹68 Lakh in Cyber Fraud

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News18•11-01-2026, 08:41
Fake CBI Officer, Digital Arrest: Udaipur Couple Loses ₹68 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
- •A retired senior officer and his wife in Udaipur were defrauded of ₹68 lakh through a 'digital arrest' scam.
- •Fraudsters posed as CBI officers, an additional superintendent of police, and a magistrate from Delhi.
- •The couple, Bharat Vyas and Asha Vyas, were intimidated for 12 days, accused of money laundering, and coerced into transferring funds.
- •They were kept under constant video surveillance, a tactic referred to as 'digital arrest', from December 28, 2025, to January 8, 2026.
- •The fraud was uncovered when no official notice or document arrived, prompting the couple to file a complaint with the Cyber Police Station.
Why It Matters: Udaipur couple digitally arrested and defrauded of ₹68 lakh by fake CBI officers.
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