Pune Elder Duped of 3.4 Million in 'Digital Arrest' Scam, Impersonators Claimed Police
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News18•12-01-2026, 12:47
Pune Elder Duped of 3.4 Million in 'Digital Arrest' Scam, Impersonators Claimed Police
- •A 73-year-old man, Diwakar Pandurang Panchwadkar, from Talegaon Dabhade, Pimpri-Chinchwad, lost 3,480,200 rupees in a 'digital arrest' scam.
- •Fraudsters impersonated senior police officers via WhatsApp, threatening arrest for a major fraud case.
- •Fake documents were sent to Panchwadkar to establish credibility and instill fear.
- •The victim was told he was 'digitally arrested' and had to pay to avoid investigation, leading him to transfer money to various bank accounts.
- •Panchwadkar realized the fraud and filed a complaint with Talegaon Dabhade Police, who are investigating unknown WhatsApp and bank account holders.
Why It Matters: Elderly Pune man defrauded of 3.4 million rupees by cybercriminals posing as police in a 'digital arrest' scam.
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