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Fake Cops Swindle Rs 29 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
19 Oct
Summary
- Two Hyderabad men arrested for facilitating digital arrest fraud.
- Victim and daughter transferred Rs 29.17 lakh to fraudsters.
- Accused used bank accounts and crypto to hide money trail.
Cybercrime police in Hyderabad have arrested two individuals, Mohd Ashfaq Hussain and Ahmed Najeeb Uddin, for allegedly aiding a digital arrest fraud. The scam targeted a 63-year-old retired employee and his daughter, defrauding them of Rs 29.17 lakh. The fraudsters impersonated officials from the Delhi Police, CBI, and ED, accusing the victim of money laundering and demanding funds for verification.
To legitimize their claims, the perpetrators sent forged documents and threatened the family with arrest, demanding secrecy under the guise of national security. Believing the deception, the victims transferred a significant sum. The arrested men are accused of facilitating the money trail by using multiple bank accounts and cryptocurrency transactions, with a Bengaluru-based suspect named Sachin currently absconding. Both arrested individuals reportedly received commissions for their involvement.
Investigators identified that Ashfaq and Najeeb had collaborated with Sachin, receiving bank account details and withdrawing funds through checks before redepositing cash into different accounts. Sachin allegedly then converted the money into USDT cryptocurrency and sold it. Approximately 16 cases across India may be linked to these activities, and further investigation is ongoing to apprehend Sachin and identify any other accomplices.
