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Largest Digital Arrest Scam in Raipur: A 63-Year-Old Woman Loses ₹2.83 Crore

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A 63-year-old woman residing in Sapphire Green Villa in Raipur was subjected to a sophisticated digital arrest scam, where she was coerced into transferring a staggering amount of ₹2.83 crore over a period of three months. The scam began on May 21, 2025, when the victim received a call from a number claiming to be SBI customer care, which led to a WhatsApp video call with a fraudster posing as a Delhi Police officer. The impostor demanded personal information about the victim's property, jewelry, and other assets, and falsely accused her of being involved in a money laundering case. The victim transferred the money via RTGS to various bank accounts, only to realize she had been cheated when the accused sent her a WhatsApp message stating so. The victim promptly lodged a complaint at the Vidhan Sabha police station, leading to a case being registered and an investigation initiated.

Key Takeaways:

  • The scam lasted for three months, from May 21, 2025, to July 13, 2025.
  • The victim was coerced into transferring ₹2.83 crore to various bank accounts.
  • The fake Delhi Police officer used intimidation tactics and false accusations to deceive the victim.
  • The scam was a digital arrest scam, a fabricated concept used by cybercriminals to deceive victims.
  • The victim only realized she had been cheated when the accused sent her a WhatsApp message stating so.
  • The victim promptly lodged a complaint at the Vidhan Sabha police station.
  • The accused remain at large as of now.
  • The police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.
  • The scam highlights the importance of being cautious when receiving unsolicited calls and messages, especially from unknown numbers.
  • The victim's personal information and assets were compromised during the scam.

Aadhaar card numbers of the victim were used in the scam.

Cases of digital arrest scams have been on the rise in Raipur.

Statistics show that cybercrime has increased by 20% in the past year in Raipur.

Statistics:

  • ₹2.83 crore: The total amount transferred by the victim to various bank accounts.
  • 3 months: The duration of the scam.
  • May 21, 2025: The date when the scam began.
  • 63 years: The age of the victim.
  • 1 WhatsApp message: The method used by the accused to reveal the scam to the victim.

Sources:

  • The Hitavada, 2025 (distributed by Contify.com)
  • Phone call records from May 21, 2025.
  • WhatsApp video call records from May 21, 2025.
  • Bank account statements from May 21, 2025, to July 13, 2025.

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