Akash A, a 22-year-old from Kerala, was arrested for impersonating a representative of a company called ‘Troy’ and extorting a large sum from a victim under false pretenses. Posing as a company official, Akash contacted the victim, claiming that an additional mobile number registered in the victim’s name was being used for illegal activities in Mumbai’s Andheri area. Using scare tactics and threatening the victim with a “digital arrest,” Akash coerced the victim into transferring Rs 1.71 crore in multiple installments.
Following a comprehensive investigation, the police tracked Akash down to Kerala and arrested him. The investigation revealed that Akash had been using his bank account to facilitate the cybercrime activities.
The operation was conducted under the guidance of Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal, with Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) Siddharth Goyal and Ravishanker, and led by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ravish Nayak. CEN station inspector Satish M P was also involved in the operation.