Three Arrested in Major Cyber Fraud Case in Gautam Buddh Nagar
In a shocking incident in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, three individuals have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a senior lawyer of more than ₹3.29 crore through a cybercrime scheme known as 'digital arrest.' The police are continuing their investigation to locate other suspects involved in this case. This alarming event highlights the growing issue of cyber fraud affecting individuals across the region. Read on to learn more about the details of this case and the ongoing police efforts.
| Jul 5, 2025, 08:30 IST
Cyber Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrests
In Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, law enforcement officials apprehended three suspects on Friday night in connection with a significant cyber fraud case involving a senior female lawyer. The accused are alleged to have defrauded her of over ₹3.29 crore through a scheme termed 'digital arrest.'
According to Preeti Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime), the elderly lawyer residing in Noida's Sector 47 filed a complaint stating that unknown cybercriminals had executed a 'digital arrest' and swindled her out of ₹3,29,70,000.
The police have identified the arrested individuals as Dupender Singh, Vinay Samaniya, and Mandeep. Authorities are actively searching for additional suspects involved in this incident.