In a major crackdown, the police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested four college students for their involvement in a cybercrime racket that duped individuals through a scam known as “digital arrest.” The gang used fake threats and intimidation tactics, claiming to arrest victims digitally for supposed legal violations. These students, who were part of the network, played a key role in enabling the scam by providing their bank accounts for money transfers.
The scam began when the gang targeted unsuspecting people, primarily from small towns, by sending them fake emails or phone calls from individuals posing as police officers or government officials. Victims were threatened with arrest unless they made immediate payments to resolve their “charges.” The college students were allegedly part of the operation, helping the gang launder the illicit funds.
The police were tipped off about the scam after several individuals reported being duped. Investigators traced the transactions and identified the four students who were using their personal accounts to funnel the money for the gang. Authorities are still investigating the full extent of the operation and working to track down the remaining members of the network.
The students were arrested on charges of money laundering, fraud, and aiding a criminal enterprise. The police are also looking into whether these students were acting out of coercion or if they were fully aware of the criminal activities. Authorities have warned the public about such scams and urged people to be cautious when receiving unsolicited calls or emails.