Cyber ​​crimes are continuously increasing in India and misuse of technology is making criminals more capable than before. In this environment, the case of a 57-year-old female software engineer came to light, who was trapped in a long digital scam by criminals by putting her under psychological pressure, false allegations and video surveillance for months. The fraud began in September 2024 and continued for six months, in which the criminals misled the victim by posing as DHL officers, Mumbai Police and later CBI officers.

The incident escalated when the victim was informed that a parcel sent in her name had been intercepted in Andheri, Mumbai. The caller claimed that several passports, credit cards and banned drugs were found in the parcel. When the woman refused, she was threatened that her identity had been linked to this case and the case was registered under cyber crime. As soon as the call was transferred to the so-called CBI officer, the story became more serious.

Digital Arrest Scam Strategy of Fake CBI Officer

From the very beginning, the fake CBI officer made the victim believe that there was evidence against her and if she did not cooperate, she would be immediately arrested. She was also told that her house was being watched and that giving information to anyone could cause harm to the family. This atmosphere of fear gradually completely dominated his decisions.

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After this, the victim was instructed to create two new Skype IDs and remain on video calls continuously. The criminals, who spoke under different names, kept watching her 24 hours a day, telling her who she could talk to and where she could go. This surveillance gradually turned into a digital captivity.

How the demand for money increased in digital arrest scam

The talks reached financial information from October 2024. The victim was explained that she was under investigation and would need to send her money for “verification.” Gradually he started withdrawing his deposits and made many transactions between banks. Within a few weeks, a total of Rs 31.83 crore was sent through 187 transactions in the name of processing, tax and security fees. This is considered to be one of the biggest cyber fraud faced by any person in India.

Mental impact due to digital arrest scam

Constant video surveillance, the stress of not being able to talk to anyone and the fear of arrest made the victim extremely mentally weak. His daily routine was limited to the orders of the criminals, due to which his self-confidence and emotional balance was broken. He required medical treatment after the incident.

How to build trust in digital arrest scam

From time to time, the criminals sent fake documents, scanned copies and fake clearance letters assuring him that the money would be returned in February 2025 after the completion of their investigation. Later this date was extended till March and finally the criminals disappeared completely. This deception deeply hurt the victim’s emotions, family and financial security.

Digital Arrest Scam FIR
The victim lodged a complaint in June 2025. Now Bengaluru Police is investigating this matter and considering it as a serious cyber racket linked to interstate and international networks. The investigating agencies are monitoring the digital evidence, call routes and Skype ID with the help of which the criminals committed such a huge crime.

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Actress Deepika Padukone is once again embroiled in controversy. This time the reason is not a film but a promotion of Abu Dhabi Tourism. Deepika Padukone was seen wearing a red hijab at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where she was promoting the culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi with husband Ranveer Singh. This advertisement has been shot by Abu Dhabi Tourism. She is being trolled on social media for promoting tourism wearing hijab. One user wrote, ‘Deepika Padukone wore hijab to promote the mosque of Abu Dhabi, but she will never promote her own place of worship and pilgrimage.’ Users are raising questions on his double standards citing his ‘My Choice’ campaign. Earlier in 2022, there was also a controversy regarding the saffron bikini in the song ‘Besharam Rang’ from the film ‘Pathaan’. Recently he has also been dropped from a film made on Lord Kalki.

Actress Deepika Padukone is once again embroiled in controversy. This time the reason is not a film but a promotion of Abu Dhabi Tourism. Deepika Padukone was seen wearing a red hijab at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where she was promoting the culture and heritage of Abu Dhabi with husband Ranveer Singh. This advertisement has been shot by Abu Dhabi Tourism. She is being trolled on social media for promoting tourism wearing hijab. One user wrote, ‘Deepika Padukone wore hijab to promote the mosque of Abu Dhabi, but she will never promote her own place of worship and pilgrimage.’ Users are raising questions on his double standards citing his ‘My Choice’ campaign. Earlier in 2022, there was also a controversy regarding the saffron bikini in the song ‘Besharam Rang’ from the film ‘Pathaan’. Recently he has also been dropped from a film made on Lord Kalki.

CBI Files Chargesheet Against anil Ambani: In the bank fraud case of about 2.8 thousand crore rupees, the legal grip of the central investigative agencies has intensified. The CBI on Thursday filed a charge sheet in Mumbai’s special court against several companies including Anil Dhirubhai Ambani, Yes Bank co-founder Rana Kapoor, his wife Bindu Kapoor and daughters Radha and Roshni.

It is alleged from the CBI that despite the warning of credit agencies, the companies of Anil Ambani Group were invested on a large scale and the Yes Bank was damaged. Earlier, the CBI has also investigated against DHFL promoters Kapil Wadhavan and Dheeraj Wadhawan in the Yes Bank Loan Fraud case. This case is now going on in court under Criminal Conspiracy and Banking Fraud.

Increased screws of central agencies

The CBI had registered the case in 2022, with the main allegations that in 2017, on the instructions of Rana Kapoor, Yes Bank invested extensively in ADA group companies RCFL and RHFL, while credit rating agencies warned of their financial performance. It is alleged that these investments were later used to withdraw the benefits of “multi-layer” money, in which the bank lost crores of rupees.

The charge sheet has been approved in a special court in Mumbai. At present, no discharge petition of any accused in this case has been heard, because the charge sheet has been served. The court process is now in the beginning stage, which will include evidence of allegations, investigation of documents and reaction by the accused side. The next court date has not been declared publicly, but there are possibilities that the court will soon carry forward the hearing of the case.

What is the charge in the charge sheet?

It is alleged that Yes Bank suffered heavy losses due to collusion between Rana Kapoor and Anil Ambani Group companies. Despite the warning of credit agencies, invested in RCFL (Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd.) and RHFL (Reliance Home Finance Ltd.). The investment amount was allegedly diverted and used by diverting through “Multi-Layred Transactions”. Accused of deliberately bypassing rules in loan approval and investment decisions.

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Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra have once again become part of the headlines. Shilpa and Raj have been accused of fraud of 60 crores. Now Shilpa and Raj have been summoned by the Economic Offenses Branch (EOW) in this case. Initially, both were asked to appear before the investigating officers on 10 September, but Kundra sought till September 15.

To be presented on 15 September

Raj Kundra will have to appear before the Economic Offenses Branch for questioning on 15 September. Meanwhile, a lookout circular (LOC) has also been issued against Shilpa and Raj to prevent them from leaving the country. According to the police information, the auditor of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has also been summoned for questioning.

The FIR lodged at Juhu police station was based on the complaint of Deepak Kothari (60), director of Lotus Capital Financial Services. Kothari has alleged that between 2015 and 2023, he invested Rs 60.48 crore for business expansion at Best Deal TV Private Limited Company promoted by Shetty and Kundra. However, it is alleged that this money was used by the accused for their personal use and the Economic Offenses Branch is investigating the matter.

Shilpa Shetty’s lawyer said this

His lawyer has responded to the allegations against Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra. Advocate Prashant Patil says that all the allegations on his client are false. When the company is insolvency, the matter goes on in NCLT and those who remain money, they go in front of NCLT and apply for their money recovery, which the complainant has never done. According to Shilpa’s lawyer, the complainant was a partner in that company. The complainant’s son was in the post of direct him in the company. The equity agreement was signed between Shilpa and the complainant, which means that even if there is a profit, both will be divided and even if there is loss, both will be divided.

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Pnb scam: Mehul Choksi, who allegedly involved in the Rs 13,500 crore bank loan scam, is now planning to visit Switzerland. Earlier it was believed that he was living in Antigua and Barbuda, but now according to a media report, after receiving the ‘F Residency Card’, he is living in Antwerp, Belgium with his wife Preeti Choksi. This card allows him to live permanently in Belgium and travel to other countries of Europe.

The Government of India has now demanded extradition of Mehul Choksi from Belgium. However, Indian officials have not yet officially confirmed this report. Choksi and his nephew Nirav Modi are accused of cheating Rs 13,500 crore from Punjab National Bank (PNB). Nirav Modi is currently lodged in London jail and is fighting a legal battle against extradited to India.

Belgian Residency Card received from fake documents

According to the report, Mehul Choksi resorted to fake documents and misinformation to get an F Residency card in Belgium. He obtained this card from the Belgian government, hiding his Indian and Antigua citizenship. Through this card, he was not only allowed to stay in Belgium but also got permission to travel all over Europe. Experts believe that this step is part of a well-planned strategy of Choksi’s extradition to India.

Treatment plan at Cancer Hospital of Switzerland

The report also claimed that Mehul Choksi is planning to undergo treatment at a famous Cancer Hospital in Switzerland soon. However, it is not clear whether he is planning to escape from there to another country or is actually going for medical treatment.

Choksi’s assets are being auctioned

In December 2024, a special Mumbai court allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to sell the seized properties of Mehul Choksi. The total price of these properties has been estimated at Rs 2,565.9 crore. These include two factories in the flats located in Mumbai and the SEEPZ area of ​​Andheri. These properties were seized on the court’s order with the support of Punjab National Bank and ICICI Bank.

Estates worth more than Rs 125 crore have already been handed over to the liquidator. According to the ED, a case has been registered against Mehul Choksi in serious sections like criminal conspiracy, betrayal, fraud, property transactions, corruption and money laundering.