A man accused of posing as a CBI officer and allegedly cheating a power department employee of ₹1.41 crore through a digital arrest scam has been arrested in Meerut, police said.
According to the report, the accused allegedly threatened the victim with a digital arrest and continued the fraud for 33 days. The arrest was made by the police and cyber crime cell in Meerut. The accused has been identified as Jassi Chaudhary, and police said efforts are underway to trace his associates.
Power Department Employee Targeted
According to the complaint, the victim received a call from an individual claiming to be a CBI officer. The caller allegedly informed him that his Aadhaar card had been misused and that a mobile number had been issued in the name of a person called Rajan. The accused further claimed that a bank account had been opened in Delhi using the victim’s Aadhaar details and used for fraudulent transactions involving crores of rupees.
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Police said the caller advised the victim to switch off his mobile phone and subsequently continued contact through video calls and other purported CBI officials.
Threat of Digital Arrest Used to Create Pressure
Investigators said the accused allegedly impersonated CBI officials and warned the victim of arrest and legal action. The cyber fraudsters reportedly kept the victim under continuous pressure by threatening a digital arrest and citing an ongoing investigation.
The victim told police that he was subjected to mental pressure for 33 days. During this period, he allegedly transferred money to accounts specified by the cyber criminals. Authorities said a total of ₹1.41 crore was transferred through multiple transactions into different bank accounts.
Police Trace Suspect, Probe Continues
After information regarding the fraudulent transactions came to light, police launched an investigation. The accused was subsequently arrested by the police and cyber crime unit.
During questioning, the accused allegedly admitted that he carried out cyber fraud along with his associates. Police said efforts are continuing to identify and apprehend other members of the network. Searches are underway to locate the remaining accused involved in the case.
