State vs. Accused — Delhi digital arrest scam (76-year-old pensioner)

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News9 Feb 2026

Digital arrest: High-level inter-departmental committee set up, CBI takes over major Delhi scam

Following the court’s instructions, the report stated that the CBI has officially taken charge of a high-profile fraud case in Delhi, in which a 76-year-old widowed pensioner was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.64 crore.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation has officially taken over a major fraud case.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency in charge, a pensioner is the victim, and the court issued instructions.
When:: Reported on 9 Feb 2026.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: The court instructed the agency to investigate the case.
What it means:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is now responsible for handling this fraud case.

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Filing14 Jan 2026

CBI registers FIR in Munirka digital arrest case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has officially registered an FIR regarding the digital fraud case involving a 76-year-old widow from Munirka, Delhi, who was defrauded of Rs 1.64 crore.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation has started a formal criminal investigation into a digital fraud case.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and a 76-year-old widow is the victim.
When:: Reported on 14 Jan 2026.
Where:: Munirka, Delhi.
Why:: A 76-year-old widow was allegedly defrauded of 1.64 crore rupees in a digital arrest scam.
What it means:: The agency has officially recorded the crime, which allows them to begin their formal investigation into the matter.

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