Nanded Man Loses ₹51.34 Lakh To Cyber Scam

A 56-year-old man from Nanded was allegedly duped of ₹51.34 lakh by cyber fraudsters who threatened him with a fake 'digital arrest' and falsely implicated him in a money laundering and terror funding case.

The fraud took place between July 17 and July 24, 2026, when unidentified accused contacted the complainant, Mohan Laxmanrao Ghainwad, a resident of Old Kautha, Basaveshwar Nagar.

The accused allegedly introduced themselves as government officials, including one claiming to be from the Data Protection Board, Mumbai. They threatened Ghainwad with arrest in connection with money laundering and terror funding, and claimed he was under 'digital arrest.'

The fraudsters created an atmosphere of fear and psychological pressure, coercing the victim into transferring ₹51,34,856 through multiple online transactions to bank accounts specified by them.

Ghainwad approached the Cyber Police Station and lodged a complaint after realising he had been cheated.

Police have registered a case against the unidentified accused under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.

Further investigation is underway to catch the culprits and bring them to justice.

This incident highlights the growing concern of cybercrime in India, where people are being targeted by fraudsters using fake identities and threats.

The police are urging people to be cautious and not fall prey to such scams, and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities immediately.

The case is a reminder of the importance of being vigilant and taking necessary precautions to protect oneself from cybercrime.

In recent times, there has been a surge in such cases, and the police are working tirelessly to curb this menace and bring the perpetrators to book.

The Nanded police are also spreading awareness about the dangers of cybercrime and how to prevent it, and are urging people to come forward and report any incidents of cybercrime.