Digital Arrest Scam

This recent scam in India involves fraudsters posing as law enforcement, threatening victims with false charges and demanding payment to avoid “arrest.” Scammers use WhatsApp video calls, creating fake police backdrops and pressuring targets to transfer funds. This high-tech fraud has ensnared multiple victims, particularly targeting older adults or those without regular online support.

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Cyber experts train cops to combat rising online scams

May 06, 2026, 00:52 (IST)

City police’s cyber cell gets new DCP

May 06, 2026, 04:02 (IST)

Man loses Rs 2cr in digital arrest scam

TNN / Apr 26, 2026, 00:04 (IST)

Second accused in over Rs 80L digital arrest fraud held in Hyderabad

May 05, 2026, 02:36 (IST)

Vizag couple duped of Rs 1.5 crore in digital arrest scam

TNN / Apr 27, 2026, 23:41 (IST)

85-year-old man loses ₹84.5 lakh to ‘digital arrest’ scam

Apr 29, 2026, 02:00 (IST)

₹58 Cr digital arrest scam: Sessions Court in Mumbai Denies Bail to ‘Mastermind’, Grants Relief to Alleged Facilitator

Apr 25, 2026, 22:08 (IST)

Retd woman prof in digi arrest for 7 days, loses over Rs 1 cr in Bilaspur

May 01, 2026, 05:37 (IST)

Retd woman profin digi arrest for seven days, loses over Rs 1 cr in Chhattisgarh

TNN / May 01, 2026, 00:26 (IST)

30L of 39L lost in e-arrest recovered

Apr 23, 2026, 00:34 (IST)

Lucknow woman thwarts Rs 60 lakh digital arrest scam targeting father

Apr 24, 2026, 01:36 (IST)

‘Important cogs of the wheel’: Delhi HC denies bail in Rs 22-crore digital arrest scam

Apr 23, 2026, 22:41 (IST)

'Dharpakad’ trailer: Mallhar Thakar and Shruhad Goswami promises a gripping digital scam plot

etimes.in / May 03, 2026, 17:28 (IST)

The official trailer for 'Dharpakad', India's first Gujarati film on the 'Digital Arrest' scam, has been released. Starring Malhar Thakar and Shruhad Goswami, the film depicts the terror of cybercrime. It highlights how scammers exploit personal data for fraudulent activities. The movie promises a thrilling chase against invisible criminals.

Cyber police bust Rs67L ‘digital arrest’ fraud in Muzaffarpur, arrest two from Patna

TNN / Apr 27, 2026, 23:36 (IST)

CISF constable held in Rs57L cyber fraud; Cambodia link unearthed

Apr 30, 2026, 01:09 (IST)

Mallhar Thakar opens up on intense role in ‘Dharpakad’: 'Concept of digital arrest seemed very new and relevant' - Exclusive

etimes.in / May 06, 2026, 18:33 (IST)

Mallhar Thakar ventures into a new territory with 'Dharpakad', India's first Gujarati film on the 'Digital Arrest' scam. He discusses his exciting collaboration with co-star Shruhad Goswami and his deliberate choice to take on an intense role, aiming to break stereotypes in regional cinema. The film's unique, relevant subject drew him in.