Noida, May 15 – In a breakthrough, the Noida cybercrime branch arrested two individuals from Moradabad on Thursday for their involvement in a high-stakes digital arrest scam, in which a victim was duped over Rs 2.39 crore.
Accused Impersonated Police Officers in Elaborate Cyber Fraud
The arrested accused, identified as Mukesh Saxena and Anees Ahmed, allegedly impersonated police officers and falsely accused the victim of being involved in a human trafficking case. Using this fabricated charge, they placed the victim under what is termed a digital arrest and coerced him into transferring large sums of money.
Details of the Complaint and Legal Action
Preeti Yadav, DCP (Cyber Crime), Noida, stated, “The complainant complained on March 18 under sections 308 (2), 319 (2), and 318 (4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 66D of the IT Act.”
She elaborated that the victim was tricked through a series of threats and digital impersonation. “The arrested individuals posed as law enforcement officers, claimed the victim was under investigation for human trafficking, and then siphoned Rs 2.39 crores from him,” Yadav said.
Swift Police Action Leads to Freezing of Bank Accounts
The police acted promptly upon receiving the complaint. The accused’s bank accounts, through which the illicit transactions were made, have been successfully frozen, curbing further misuse of funds.Rise in Digital Arrest Scams
This incident highlights a growing cyber threat. Criminals exploit fear and impersonation tactics to extort money under the guise of legal procedures. Authorities continue urging citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious communications immediately.The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests in connection with the cyber gang are not ruled out.