The cybercrime police in Coimbatore city have arrested three men from Kerala in connection with a major online fraud case. The suspects allegedly deceived a retired government employee, stealing ₹29.88 lakh from his savings by keeping him under what investigators describe as a “digital arrest.”
The arrested individuals have been identified as A. Nabeel (30) and C. Haris (34), both from Morayur, and Muhammed Ramees (28) from Pulpatta, Malappuram district, Kerala.
Police said the victim was coerced into transferring the money after being threatened by the scammers posing as enforcement officials. The investigation revealed that the gang operated across states, using digital platforms to manipulate victims through fear and pressure.
Authorities are continuing their probe to trace other members involved in the cyber fraud network.
