Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested six people, including an IIT Delhi graduate and a private bank operations manager, in connection with an alleged ₹1.12 crore digital arrest fraud. The victim, a 68-year-old retired businessman from Dahisar, was allegedly kept under “digital arrest” at his home for nearly two weeks. Police said the accused posed as officials and threatened him with arrest in a fake money-laundering case. The victim transferred money from his fixed deposits to multiple accounts allegedly controlled by the group. The fraud came to light after his daughter discovered what had happened and contacted the cyber police.How Did The Digital Fraud Happen?According to Mumbai Cyber Police, the fraudsters initially contacted the retired businessman while posing as Department of Telecommunications officials. They allegedly claimed his Aadhaar details had been linked to a money-laundering case registered in Delhi. The victim was subsequently put on WhatsApp video calls with a person posing as a police officer, who allegedly used uniforms and fabricated documents to make the threat appear genuine.The victim was a 68-year-old retired businessman from Dahisar.He was allegedly kept under digital arrest for nearly two weeks.The accused allegedly threatened him with arrest and family members being detained.He transferred ₹1.12 crore after liquidating fixed deposits.Mumbai Cyber Police traced the money trail through multiple accounts.Police Trace Money TrailThe investigation was conducted by the North Cyber Police after the victim’s daughter approached authorities. Police traced part of the money trail to a bank account belonging to a gold trading firm. Investigators said the alleged network used different people and accounts to move the money after it was transferred by the victim.Police identified the six arrested people as Tarik Momin, Rakesh Jain, Chintan Desai, Shakar Tyagi, G Gohel and Ajay Sharma. According to officials, G Gohel is a web developer with a BE degree from IIT Delhi, while Shakar Tyagi works as an operations manager with a private bank. Gohel had also allegedly been booked in a cheating case in 2021.Also Read: Gurugram Hit-and-Run Case: Bainsla Allegedly Chased Biker For 2 KMAlleged Roles In The NetworkInvestigators said the accused allegedly performed different roles in moving and accessing the stolen money. Police alleged that Momin handled mule bank accounts, while the registered SIM card connected to the gold trading firm was routed through Tyagi and Gohel to manage OTPs. Chintan Desai allegedly travelled with a linked device to Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh, where the funds were withdrawn and moved further.The case is being investigated by senior inspector Pramod Kamble and inspector Sunil Lokhande under the supervision of DCP Bajrang Bansode. Police are examining the group’s financial transactions and other activities as part of the continuing investigation. The allegations remain subject to the legal process.Key HighlightsMumbai Cyber Police arrested six people in the case.The alleged fraud involved ₹1.12 crore.The victim was a 68-year-old retired businessman.An IIT Delhi graduate and private bank manager are among those arrested.The victim was allegedly targeted through a fake digital-arrest operation.Police traced the money trail to accounts linked to a gold trading firm.Investigation ContinuesThe Mumbai digital fraud case highlights how impersonation and fabricated official documents can be used in alleged digital-arrest scams. In this case, investigators said the victim was kept under pressure through video calls and threats before transferring his savings. The police investigation is now focused on the financial trail and the alleged roles of the six arrested individuals. Further details may emerge as the investigation progresses.Disclaimer: This article is provided for news and knowledge purposes only. Allegations against the arrested individuals are based on information provided by police, and guilt will be determined through the legal process.
