A massive digital arrest scam has come to light in Bihar, where cyber criminals cheated people of nearly ₹7 crore. The digital arrest scam was uncovered after police noticed large and suspicious withdrawals from a bank account linked to the fraud.
The cyber crime unit of Motihari traced the scam while monitoring financial transactions. One account alone received ₹1.49 crore in a short time. The money was quickly withdrawn, raising red flags for investigators.
Police found that fraudsters posed as officials and scared victims with fake legal threats. They claimed the victims were under “digital arrest” and demanded money to avoid action. Some victims were also trapped with false promises of fixing credit scores.
Based on technical tracking and bank details, police arrested three accused from East Champaran and Sitamarhi districts. Raids were conducted in several districts, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, and Sitamarhi.
Officials said more arrests are likely as the investigation continues. Police warned people not to trust calls demanding money or personal details. Citizens were advised to report cyber fraud immediately by calling the 1930 helpline.
