The Cyber Crime Wing of Tambaram City Police has busted a major digital arrest scam, arresting two key suspects, Srikanth Suresh Rao Gadekar and Naresh Kalyan Rao Shinde.
The scam unraveled after P.K. Chandran, a victim, received a WhatsApp call from a fraudster posing as an official, falsely claiming he owed Rs1 lakh in SBI credit card dues. Soon after, another impersonator claiming to be from the Delhi Cyber Crime Unit contacted him, alleging a money laundering case had been filed against him.
Under the pretext of verifying his credentials to avoid arrest, Chandran was duped into transferring Rs2.25 crore to various bank accounts supplied by the fraudsters.
The Tambaram Police’s Cyber Crime Wing has now apprehended Srikanth Rao and Naresh Shinde, who are believed to be the masterminds behind this elaborate scam. Investigation is ongoing to track down additional suspects involved.
Authorities warn the public to remain vigilant and verify any such calls through official channels before making payments.
