₹15.45 crore ‘digital arrest’ scam busted; two arrested in Hyderabad, key accused absconding

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The cybercrime officials have warned the public that no law enforcement agency conducts arrests or investigations over phone or video calls, and urged citizens not to fall prey to such intimidation tactics

Published - April 11, 2026 06:55 pm IST - Bengaluru

In a major cybercrime breakthrough, Karnataka State Cyber Command police have arrested two accused in connection with a ₹15.45 crore “digital arrest” fraud, while the key accused remains absconding.

The case, registered on March 18, 2026, at the Belagavi City Cyber Crime Police Station, is based on a complaint filed by Ajit Gopalakrishna Saraf, a resident of Tilakwadi in Belagavi.

Published - April 11, 2026 06:55 pm IST

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