Mumbai Cyber Fraud: Senior Citizen Duped of ₹1.72 Crore, 2 Arrested in Pune

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In a significant breakthrough, the Central Unit of Mumbai's Cyber Cell has successfully arrested two individuals from Pune, involved in a shocking case of digital fraud that saw a senior citizen from Mumbai being swindled out of ₹1.72 crore. The accused, Ajay Sunder Divekar (40) and Nitin Atmaram More (41), were detained from the Fursungi area of Pune.

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The fraudsters initially contacted the victim, posing as representatives of DHL customer service, claiming that a parcel linked to the complainant contained illegal items, including a passport, credit card, and MDMA drugs. They then falsely accused the senior citizen of using his mobile number in connection with illegal activities and threatened him with imminent arrest unless he complied with their demands.

Exploiting the victim's fear of arrest, a typical tactic in "digital arrest" scams, the culprits coerced him into transferring a staggering ₹1.72 crore from his bank account. The money was subsequently laundered through the bank accounts of Divekar and More, with ₹30.90 lakh of the stolen funds being directly deposited into Divekar's account. More, in turn, had rented out his bank account and received a commission of ₹15,000 for his involvement.

Upon investigation, the Cyber Cell traced the digital and physical evidence, leading them to Pune where both suspects were arrested. The search is ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the cyber fraud network. Authorities are also working to recover the defrauded funds and provide justice to the victim.

This incident highlights the increasing prevalence of digital frauds and scams, especially those using fear-based tactics to manipulate unsuspecting individuals. Cyber experts continue to urge the public to remain vigilant against such schemes and report any suspicious activity immediately.

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