78-year-old Mulund man duped of Rs 1.16 cr in digital arrest scam

Fearing legal action, the senior citizen transferred his savings over two months into multiple bank accounts provided by the fraudster. Police said he even sold his flat and paid the proceeds. The fraud came to light when the accused demanded more money and later blocked him.

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A 78-year-old retired director of a chemical company from Mulund was allegedly duped of Rs 1.16 crore in a “digital arrest” scam after fraudsters posing as CBI officers threatened him with arrest in a fake money laundering case.

According to the East Cyber Police, the elderly man received a WhatsApp call on December 26, 2025, from a person claiming to be a CBI officer probing a Rs 2 crore money laundering case allegedly linked to an account opened in his name. The caller warned him of imminent arrest and asked him to deposit funds as “security” while keeping the matter confidential.

Fearing legal action, the senior citizen transferred his savings over two months into multiple bank accounts provided by the fraudster. Police said he even sold his flat and paid the proceeds. The fraud came to light when the accused demanded more money and later blocked him.

The victim lodged a complaint on the cyber helpline 1930 on February 25.

A case has been registered against five unidentified persons under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act. Police are tracing the beneficiary accounts.

In a separate case, a 43-year-old Navy official posted with the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts was allegedly cheated of Rs 5 lakh in a stock market investment scam. A case has been registered at Antop Hill police station.

Manish Kumar Pathak is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Mumbai. His work demonstrates substantial Expertise and Authority across the complex field of crime reporting, with a strong focus on law enforcement actions, fraud, and cyber security challenges facing the metropolitan region. Expertise & Authority Affiliation: Reports for the nationally recognized daily, The Indian Express, providing his content with high Trustworthiness. Geographical Focus: Provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of breaking news and investigative matters across Mumbai and the surrounding regions (e.g., Thane, Vasai). Core Authority: His reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial beats, including: Cyber & Financial Crime: Extensive coverage of sophisticated scams, including cases involving high-value cyber fraud, stock market manipulation scams, and fraudsters using government figures to gain trust. Law Enforcement & Investigation: Reports directly on major police actions, including arrests made by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in fraud cases (e.g., MHADA flat scams) and detailed coverage of murder and kidnapping investigations. Major Incidents & Public Safety: Covers significant incidents like building collapses, road accidents, and public safety issues such as theft at large public events. Defence & Maritime: Also covers key updates regarding the Indian Navy, including the commissioning of new vessels and strategic defense announcements. Manish Kumar Pathak's consistent focus on crime, fraud, and the workings of the Mumbai police system establishes him as a trusted and authoritative source for critical news in Western India. ... Read More

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