State vs. Former Bank Manager and 2 others — Digital Arrest Scam

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1. Arrest12 May 2026

   CBI arrests former bank official, two others in ‘digital arrest’ case

   The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a former bank official and two accomplices in connection with a cyber fraud case involving the theft of ₹1.6 crore from a senior citizen.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former bank manager and two other people for their involvement in a digital arrest scam. In these scams, criminals pretend to be police or officials online to trick victims into paying money to avoid fake legal trouble. These arrests are a significant step in the investigation to stop these fraudulent operations. The authorities are now holding the suspects to further examine their role in the scheme.

   thehindu.com
2. Arrest18 Apr 2026

   CBI arrests former bank manager, 2 others in Rs 1.6 crore digital arrest scam

   The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested a former assistant manager of a private bank and two other individuals in a high-profile...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former bank manager and two other people for their involvement in a digital arrest scam. These individuals are accused of tricking victims out of 1.6 crore rupees by pretending to be law enforcement officials online. This arrest marks a significant step in the ongoing investigation into this financial fraud case. The authorities are now holding the suspects as they continue to look into how the scam was organized.

   indianexpress.com