Navi Mumbai Crime: Vashi Labour Leader Loses ₹20.50 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam; Fraudsters Use Fake Supreme Court Letter
Navi Mumbai, November 7, 2026: A 68-year-old labour leader and social activist from Vashi was allegedly cheated of Rs 20.50 lakh by cyber fraudsters who placed him under a fake 'digital arrest', threatened to implicate him in money laundering and terror funding cases, and forced him to mortgage his family's jewellery to arrange the money. The fraudsters allegedly posed as government officials and…
A 68-year-old Vashi labour leader and social activist fell victim to a ₹20.50 lakh digital arrest scam, according to police in Navi Mumbai. The fraudsters impersonated government officials and threatened the victim with arrest and financial ruin. Allegedly using forged Supreme Court documents, they convinced the man to mortgage his family's jewellery to raise the demanded funds, after which he transferred the money to accounts provided by the perpetrators.
The fraud came to light after a newspaper reported on the existence of "digital arrest" scams, prompting the victim to seek help from the cybercrime helpline. Police have registered a case under the Information Technology Act and are investigating the money trail. Citizens are warned to never respond to such threats and should immediately report any such incidents to the cybercrime helpline.
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