In a major breakthrough in cybercrime investigation, Mumbai Police, with assistance from Rajasthan Police, arrested Ugraram Godara from Bikaner for his alleged involvement in a digital extortion scam that duped a Mumbai resident of Rs7.2 lakh.
The fraud occurred on December 24, 2024, when the victim received a video call from individuals posing as TRAI and Delhi Police officials. Accused of serious offenses like money laundering and treason, the victim was threatened with a so-called “digital arrest” unless he transferred money to a bank account.
Fearing legal consequences, the victim transferred Rs7.2 lakh to an SBI account registered to Mujjameel Shaikh. Following this, the Azad Maidan Police launched an investigation, uncovering a network of individuals including Anil Sharma and Pramod Bishnoi. The money trail and CCTV footage confirmed Ugraram Godara’s role in withdrawing and handling the cash.
After several weeks of tracking, police arrested Ugraram from Hotel Yashasvi in Bikaner on April 7, 2025. He was granted transit remand by the Bikaner magistrate and brought to Mumbai. Authorities are currently searching for alleged mastermind Pramod Bishnoi, who remains at large.
This incident underscores the growing threat of cyber scams involving impersonation of government officials to extort funds under fabricated legal threats.
