67-year-old woman loses ₹1.58 crore to 'digital arrest' fraud
Hindustan Times Thane|January 03, 2025
THE FRAUDSTERS PLACED THE WOMAN UNDER 'DIGITAL ARREST' FOR SIX DAYS TAKING THE NAME OF DCP MANISH KALWANIYA
Vinay Dalvi

MUMBAI: In yet another case of cyber fraud menace in the city, a 67-year-old woman from Santacruz was cheated of ₹1.58 crore by unknown cyber frauds who posed as courier company executives, CBI officers, and Mumbai Police officers.

The fraudsters even placed her under 'digital arrest' for six days taking the name of DCP Manish Kalwaniya, whose office is in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).

The Cyber Police have registered a case against "unknown persons" following a complaint lodged by the 67-year-old resident of Vakola, Santacruz.

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