Fri Mar 28 14:14:27 UTC 2025: ## Hyderabad Man Loses ₹8.5 Lakh in Elaborate Digital Arrest Scam

**Hyderabad, March 28, 2025** – A 49-year-old government employee in Hyderabad fell victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing ₹8.5 lakh over four days. Fraudsters, posing as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), convinced the victim he was under “digital arrest.”

The scam began with a phone call alleging the victim’s number was linked to the distribution of morphed nude photos. The caller, claiming to be a TRAI official, falsely stated a Bengaluru FIR had been filed. A subsequent video call featured a person in police uniform demanding Aadhaar details.

The fraudsters then claimed the victim’s Aadhaar was found with a criminal, “Sadakath Khan,” falsely implicating him in financial wrongdoing. They declared him under “digital arrest,” forbidding him from contacting family under the guise of national security and threatened him with imprisonment.

Over four days, the victim received fabricated FIRs and Supreme Court orders, escalating the threat of jail time and fines. The scammers introduced a fake CBI official, demanding bank details and debit card information to “verify” his finances. Ultimately, the victim transferred ₹8.5 lakh via RTGS to the fraudsters’ account, fearing legal repercussions.

Hyderabad police have registered a case following the victim’s complaint and warn citizens against engaging with unknown callers claiming to represent law enforcement or regulatory bodies. They emphasize that “digital arrest” is not a legitimate practice, and no government agency demands money to resolve legal issues.

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