In a shocking case of cybercrime, Paulomi Biswas, a resident of Baguiati, fell victim to a sophisticated “digital arrest” scam, losing nearly Rs2 crore over a span of two months.
Fraudsters, posing as officials from the police and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), coerced Paulomi and her family into transferring large sums of money under the pretext of legal and verification procedures. The scam involved a series of intimidating calls, fake legal threats, and elaborate impersonations designed to create panic.
The breakthrough in the case came when one of the accused, Umesh Mina, was tracked down and arrested in Rajasthan. He was subsequently brought to Kolkata by the police for further interrogation.
Paulomi’s family, devastated by the financial and emotional toll, expressed hope that the arrest would lead to the recovery of their life savings. Authorities are continuing the investigation, as digital arrest scams are increasingly being reported across India.
