In a significant breakthrough, Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested Jouhad Khan, a 21-year-old man from Mira Road, for his involvement in an elaborate digital arrest scam. Khan and his accomplices tricked a victim into paying a whopping Rs 5.88 crore, claiming he was falsely implicated in a money laundering and human trafficking case.
The fraudsters, posing as law enforcement officials, created fake legal documents to intimidate the victim and coerce him into paying the large sum. The victim, believing the threats, transferred the money to the criminals.
On Thursday, the South Cyber Cell successfully arrested Khan in connection with the scam. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are continuing to probe the involvement of other individuals in this fraudulent operation.
The Mumbai Cyber Police have warned the public to remain vigilant against such scams, where criminals use digital platforms to impersonate authorities and trick individuals into handing over large sums of money.
