• Moumi Mousumi
• 05 Feb, 2025

A retired teacher from Cooch Behar became a victim of a shocking cyber scam where a fraudster, posing as a CBI officer, forced him into a “Digital Arrest.” The scammer extorted Rs 2 lakh by keeping the teacher engaged on a phone call for 72 hours. The cybercrime police of Cooch Behar tracked and arrested the accused from Visakhapatnam.

Details & Context

Cyber fraud cases are on the rise and this time a retired teacher from Boxirhat, Cooch Behar fell into the trap. On January 8th the victim received a call from someone claiming to be a CBI officer. The fraudster alleged that the teacher’s phone number was linked to a financial fraud case. Under pressure and fear the teacher was forced to stay on call continuously for three days.

After extorting Rs 2.05 lakh the scammer disappeared. On January 12th the teacher filed a complaint at the Boxirhat police station. Following an investigation police traced the fraudulent transactions to a bank account in Visakhapatnam. The accused identified as Pilla Nani was arrested by the cybercrime team.

Authorities Warning

Cooch Behar SP Dyutiman Bhattacharya emphasised the need for awareness regarding such scams. He highlighted that digital fraud cases are increasing despite government efforts to educate the public.

Massive Rs 26 Crore Cyber Scam Exposed in Rajasthan

A separate cyber fraud case in Rajasthan has revealed a shocking Rs 26 crore scam. The police arrested a bank manager linked to cybercriminals operating fraudulent accounts for money laundering. The investigation uncovered 66 cyber fraud cases with transactions traced to 60 bank accounts in Hanumangarh.

How the Fraud Was Busted

Hanumangarh police, under SP Arshad Ali formed a special cyber team. Their investigation led to the arrest of Sonu Verma a bank manager who allegedly assisted cybercriminals by opening fake corporate accounts. Five others were arrested earlier and their interrogation exposed Verma’s role. 

Seized Items

The police recovered

- 60 bank passbooks

- 32 ATM cards

- 11 mobile phones

- 8 SIM cards

- 7 fake rubber stamps

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How the Money Was Laundered

The fraudsters used fake trading apps, illegal gaming platforms and cryptocurrency transactions (USDT) to move illicit money through these accounts.

With rising cybercrime authorities urge people to stay cautious and verify unknown calls before sharing any financial information.