Mysore/Mysuru: The rapidly spreading phenomenon of ‘digital arrest’ scams has now established a strong network in Mysuru as well, according to alarming revelations made by SDPI State President Abdul Majeed. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here yesterday, he said that agents connected to this extortion racket have set up operations in Mysuru and…
Accused extorted money posing as Mumbai Police Officer; victim from Alappuzha, Kerala Mysore/Mysuru: A 21-year-old woman from Mysuru, accused of extorting Rs. 20.50 lakh from a man by staging a fake ‘digital arrest’, has been arrested by Alappuzha Cyber Crime Branch Police. The accused has been identified as Chandrika, who was arrested from Ashokapuram, Mysuru,…
80 cases in Mysuru city; Rs. 50 crore lost to scammers; Rs. 5 crore recovered Mysuru / Belagavi: Karnataka residents have fallen prey to a staggering Rs. 109.01 crore loss in 2024 due to ‘digital arrest’ scams, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money. A total of 641 cases were reported across the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Instances of ‘digital house arrest’ are on the rise, leaving City Police deeply concerned as many cases continue to surface. A 29-year-old female advocate from Bengaluru fell victim to a ‘digital arrest’ scam last week, enduring a harrowing two-day ordeal. Fraudsters coerced her into paying Rs. 14.57 lakh and subjected her to a humiliating…
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