Coimbatore police have cracked a high-profile cybercrime case, arresting three men from Kerala for defrauding a retired government employee of Rs29.88 lakh. The victims were reportedly kept under what authorities described as a “digital arrest” by the accused, who used sophisticated online methods to siphon funds from the victim’s savings.
The arrested have been identified as A. Nabeel (30) and C. Haris (34) of Morayur, and Muhammed Ramees (28) of Pulpatta in Malappuram district, Kerala. Police confirmed that the trio lured the victim into transferring large sums under the pretext of urgent financial matters, highlighting the growing threat of cyber fraud targeting retirees.
Investigators are continuing their probe to uncover additional accomplices and determine whether the accused were involved in similar scams elsewhere. Officials have urged citizens to exercise caution with unknown callers or online requests for money, especially those demanding immediate action or personal banking details.
This case underscores the importance of cyber vigilance and the need for timely reporting to authorities to prevent significant financial losses.
