New Delhi, July 2: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made significant strides in a cyber fraud case involving ‘digital arrest,’ apprehending a suspect from Karnal, Haryana, in Rajkot, Gujarat. The arrest took place on June 30, as part of an ongoing investigation into a scam that defrauded a senior citizen of millions by instilling fear of a digital arrest.
According to the CBI, this case was initially registered with the Madhya Pradesh Police’s State Cyber Crime Branch in Bhopal. Following a Supreme Court order on December 1, 2025, the investigation was transferred to the CBI. Subsequently, on April 11, 2026, the agency re-registered the case against unknown accused individuals and commenced its investigation.
The victim, a senior citizen, received calls from unidentified individuals claiming to be officials from security and anti-terrorism agencies. These callers alleged that the victim’s bank account was linked to terrorist activities and threatened arrest and asset seizure if the victim did not comply with their instructions.
To lend credibility to their false claims, the fraudsters sent a fake property attachment order to the victim. Under continuous threats and mental pressure, the victim transferred a total of ₹25.65 lakh into two different bank accounts.
During the investigation, the CBI identified the accused based on technical and financial evidence and arrested him in Rajkot. The agency also reported that, with the necessary court approval, they successfully recovered ₹2.65 lakh of the defrauded amount for the victim.
The CBI stated that the investigation is ongoing, and they are probing the involvement of other individuals connected to this cyber fraud network. The agency is working to determine who else may be involved and how the fraudulently obtained funds were utilized.
The CBI has urged citizens to remain vigilant against ‘digital arrest’ scams, fake investment schemes, and fraudulent calls impersonating law enforcement agencies. They advised against sharing bank account details, passwords, OTPs, or any other confidential financial information with unknown individuals. Any suspicious cyber activity should be reported immediately to the National Cyber Crime Helpline at 1930, the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, or the nearest police station.
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