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Delhi Police arrested Sumit for allegedly defrauding a victim of Rs 50 lakh through a fraudulent “digital arrest” scheme. The accused impersonated a Telecom Department official and coerced the victim by threatening him with money laundering charges.
The victim was forced to transfer the large sum of money across multiple bank accounts to avoid the fabricated charges. The complaint was lodged on May 26, and the accused was apprehended recently, said Additional DCP (Cyber Crime) Manisha Singh.
During interrogation, Sumit confessed to opening several bank accounts to receive the illicit funds. The police are investigating further to identify any additional accomplices and victims.
