CBI Arrests Man in 'Digital Arrest' Scam that Duped Senior Citizen
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an accused from Rajkot in Gujarat in connection with a cyber fraud case involving a 'digital arrest' scam. The accused, identified as Shankar Pansari alias Shankar Rajput, a resident of Karnal in Haryana, was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation.
The case was originally registered by the Cyber Crime unit in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and was later re-registered by the CBI following a directive from the Supreme Court. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly coerced a senior citizen into transferring ₹25.65 lakh to two different bank accounts under the threat of 'digital arrest'.
In this type of fraud, victims receive intimidating calls from individuals impersonating officials of security and counter-terrorism agencies. The callers falsely claim that the victim's bank account has been used in terrorism-related activities and threaten them with arrest and seizure of property. To make their claims seem credible, they often share forged documents, such as fabricated attachment orders.
The CBI's arrest is part of a broader effort to combat cyber crime, particularly scams that exploit fear and misinformation. The agency has urged the public to be cautious of such calls and to verify any claims through official channels before taking any action.
