Hyderabad doctor defrauded of Rs 12 lakh in digital arrest scam

Hyderabad: In another cybercrime case, a 39-year-old doctor from Punjagutta in Hyderabad was allegedly duped of Rs 12 lakh by fraudsters who threatened him with a so-called “digital arrest.” The Cybercrime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

According to police officials, the doctor reportedly received a phone call from individuals claiming to be representatives of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The callers informed him that a SIM card registered in his name was being misused in Mumbai for illegal activities.

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Soon after, the scammers contacted the doctor through WhatsApp and demanded Rs 12 lakh to “clear” the fabricated case. Under pressure and fearing arrest, the victim shared his bank details. The fraudsters then siphoned off the amount into multiple bank accounts before switching off their phones.

Realising he had fallen prey to a digital arrest scam, the victim approached the Cybercrime police, who registered a case and launched an investigation, reports Deccan Chronicle.

The incident comes amid a growing number of sophisticated online fraud cases reported nationwide.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that an MBBS doctor from Haryana, among nine others, was arrested for allegedly masterminding a massive online investment scam that duped hundreds of people, including vulnerable account holders. The case has surfaced in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and involves transactions worth Rs 209 crore so far, with officials estimating the amount could cross Rs 400 crore after full verification.