State vs Unknown Accused — Digital arrest scam in Gonda

Timeline

1. 30 Oct 2026News

   Retired officer duped of Rs 78 lakh in month-long 'digital arrest' scam in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda

   Cybercrime police register FIR after retired accounts officer loses Rs 78 lakh in month-long digital arrest scam involving fake CBI and intelligence officials threatening money laundering charges in Uttar Pradesh.

   Deccan Herald

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A retired officer was tricked into a digital arrest scam and lost money.

   Who:

   A retired accounts officer who was the victim, and unknown people posing as CBI and intelligence officials.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The criminals allegedly threatened the officer with money laundering charges to steal his money.

   What it means:

   The cybercrime police have registered a formal report to begin an investigation into the crime.

2. 29 Oct 2026Arrest

   For the attention of Mathura---1.64 crore fraud via digital arrest, two arrested from Mathura

   Rs 1.64 crore swindled in 'digital arrest' scam; two arrested from Mathura

   Amar Ujala

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police arrested two individuals connected to a scam involving a fraudulent digital arrest.

   Who:

   Two unidentified people are the accused, and the Uttar Pradesh police performed the arrests.

   When:

   Reported on 29 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Mathura and Gonda, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   They are accused of swindling money through a digital arrest scheme.

   What it means:

   The investigation proceeds following these arrests made by the police.