Cyberabad police arrest man in Rs 1.37 cr ‘digital arrest’ fraud case-Telangana Today

The suspect Suresh Kumar Babulal, along with two others Neeraj Sahu and Partipal Sinharee, both absconding, are involved in a financial fraud of Rs. 1.37 crores.

Hyderabad: The Cyberabad police arrested a man for his alleged involvement in a ‘digital arrest’ fraud case.

The suspect Suresh Kumar Babulal, along with two others Neeraj Sahu and Partipal Sinharee, both absconding, are involved in a financial fraud of Rs. 1.37 crores.

The fraudsters impersonated as Mumbai police officials and threatened the victim saying that he is involved in money laundering activities. The fraudsters accused the victim of committing serious crimes and coerced him into transferring Rs. 1.37 crore to bank accounts.

The victim ended up transferring the amount demanded by the cyber fraudsters into the bank account of Suresh Kumar. Efforts are on to nab Babulal and Sahu, the police said.