CBI Investigates Digital Arrest Frauds Targeting Elderly Women with Multi-Crore Losses

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing cases where elderly women were defrauded through prolonged digital arrest scams involving impersonation of government officials. Victims were threatened with legal action over alleged criminal activities linked to their mobile numbers, coerced into transferring large sums—reported between Rs11 crore and Rs19.24 crore. Fraudsters used fake legal documents and continuous intimidation via calls and messages to create fear and prevent victims from seeking help. Investigations target an inter-state cyber fraud syndicate behind these schemes.