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Mumbai Police Arrest Two in ₹20.25 Crore Aadhaar Scam Targeting Elderly Woman

An 86-year-old woman was defrauded by scammers posing as police officers, with investigations uncovering links to international fraud networks.

A lot of scamsters involved in perpetrating digital arrest frauds are based in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.
Throughout the whole period that the scam went on, the scammers instructed the victim to remain under digital arrest.

Overview

  • The fraudsters coerced the victim into transferring ₹20.25 crore over two months, claiming her Aadhaar card was linked to illegal activities.
  • The scammers threatened legal action and placed the woman under a 'digital arrest,' preventing her from seeking help.
  • Mumbai Police have arrested two suspects, Shayan Jamil Sheikh and Rajik Azam Butt, with one potentially connected to a larger international network.
  • Investigators are tracing financial transactions and suspect the use of fake Aadhaar cards and bank accounts to facilitate the scam.
  • Authorities emphasize public awareness and cybersecurity measures to combat the rise of digital arrest scams and identity fraud.