In Bhagalpur, a disturbing Cyber Fraud in Bhagalpur case came to light after a couple was cheated of ₹18.7 lakh through a fake “digital arrest” scam. The fraudsters posed as government officials and threatened serious legal action. They warned that the couple’s children would be arrested if money was not paid immediately.
The incident began on January 4 when the couple received a call from an unknown number. The caller claimed to belong to a “National Secret Department” and accused them of involvement in money laundering. He said their bank accounts were under investigation and legal action was imminent.
Out of fear, the couple transferred money in multiple transactions over two days. The scammers also forced them to stay inside their house and made them sign documents sent on WhatsApp. Continuous video calls and threats kept the victims under pressure.
After realizing the fraud, the couple approached the police. Bhagalpur cyber police arrested a 27-year-old suspect from Samastipur. Officers recovered cash, ATM cards, and a mobile phone from him.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are likely. Authorities have warned citizens to ignore calls claiming “digital arrest” and to report such cases immediately.
