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Mumbai: 71-year-old duped of Rs 1.05 crore in ‘digital arrest’ scam
Updated On: 18 March, 2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to the police, the victim received a call on March 4 from a person claiming to be an official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). He was later kept under 'digital arrest' for 10 days
The fraudsters created fear by sending fake documents, including court orders and arrest warrants, through messaging apps. Representational Pic/File/iStock
A 71-year-old retired official in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.05 crore after being kept under 'digital arrest' for 10 days, officials said, adding that a probe has been launched in the matter, reported the IANS.
The victim, a Dadar resident, was reportedly targeted by fraudsters posing as government officials.
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