Indore Woman Defrauded in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
Accused Arrested in Cyberabad
The Indore Crime Branch has arrested a man named K. Krishnakumar from Cyberabad, Telangana, for defrauding a woman from Indore. Krishnakumar, a peon in the Income Tax Department, orchestrated a ‘digital arrest’ scam in May. The victim, a software engineer working from home in Indore, was tricked by a fake customer care call about a seized parcel at Mumbai airport.
The scammers, posing as customs officers, falsely claimed the parcel contained illegal items and threatened her with arrest. They coerced her into a video call with a fake police officer, who demanded her bank details and accused her of money laundering. Under pressure, she transferred Rs12.10 lakh for ‘verification.’
After realizing the fraud, the victim’s father reported it to the Crime Branch. An investigation led to Krishnakumar’s arrest, who confessed to the crime. The mastermind, Jai Simha, remains at large.
Doubts Revealed
Indore -: Indore is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and vibrant culture.
Cyberabad -: Cyberabad is a part of the city of Hyderabad in the Indian state of Telangana. It is known for being a hub of information technology and business.
Digital Arrest Scam -: A ‘digital arrest’ scam is a type of fraud where scammers trick people into believing they are in trouble with the law, often using fake digital communications, to make them pay money.
Software Engineer -: A software engineer is a person who designs, develops, and maintains software programs. They work with computers to create applications and systems.
Mumbai Airport -: Mumbai Airport, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, is a major airport in Mumbai, India. It is one of the busiest airports in the country.
Rs12.10 lakh -: Rs12.10 lakh is a way of saying 1,210,000 Indian Rupees. In India, ‘lakh’ is a term used to denote 100,000.
Mastermind -: A mastermind is a person who plans and directs a complex or difficult project or activity, often in secret. In this context, it refers to the person who planned the scam.
