Digital Arrest Duo Busted: Delhi Police Link Rs 100 Cr Scam to 190 Victims
New Delhi, 08 February (H.S.): Delhi Police arrested two men on Sunday in a major digital arrest scam connected to at least 190 cyber fraud complaints, with suspected proceeds exceeding Rs 100 crore.The accused, identified as Anish Singh and Mani S
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New Delhi, 08 February (H.S.): Delhi Police arrested two men on Sunday in a major digital arrest scam connected to at least 190 cyber fraud complaints, with suspected proceeds exceeding Rs 100 crore.The accused, identified as Anish Singh and Mani Singh, were apprehended following a woman's complaint detailing nearly two months of psychological intimidation.

Fraudsters coerced her into transferring Rs 40 lakh by masquerading as officials conducting a fake cybercrime investigation.

The victim endured a so-called digital arrest from October 15 to December 12, 2025. During this period, scammers—posing as senior police officers—threatened her with immediate arrest, legal repercussions, and public humiliation to extract funds.

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