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Bank Manager Held Hostage on Video Call in Jaipur, Criminals Threatened Woman for 5 Hours


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In Jaipur, a disturbing case of cheating and threatening a woman bank manager has recently come to light. The miscreants involved in the incident made a video call to the victim, posing as the manager of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and an officer of the Mumbai Police. They proceeded to keep her hostage on the video call for five hours, using the tactic of “digital arrest” via Skype. Ultimately, the woman was coerced into breaking her fixed deposit and transferring a total of Rs 17 lakh to the account of the criminals.

Police Investigation and Victim’s Cooperation

Upon receiving a report from the victim, the Cyber ​​Thana Police in Jaipur Commissionerate registered the case and initiated an investigation. It is worth noting that the woman complied with the fraudsters’ demands and remained connected to them online for the entire five-hour duration. She obediently carried out their instructions during this distressing ordeal.

Incident Details and Modus Operandi

The incident took place on June 20 when the woman bank manager was on her way to the bank from her home. At 10:44 am, she received a call on her mobile phone and decided to stay home to address the matter. The caller identified himself as Rajiv, the manager of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, and informed the victim that a mobile SIM card had been issued in Maharashtra using her Aadhaar card. Allegedly, illegal activities were being conducted using this SIM. However, the victim clarified that only one SIM had been issued and that she was currently using it.

Subsequently, the cyber fraudster, Rajiv, transferred the call to someone claiming to be Vinay Khanna from the Mumbai Police. Vinay called from a different number and instructed the victim to install Skype software on her mobile device. The woman followed the instructions, downloaded the app, and began conversing with the criminals. The accused individual, posing as the Mumbai Police officer, informed the woman bank manager that a complaint had been lodged against her. They alleged that the active number on her Aadhaar card had been associated with fraudulent activities. Under threat, the victim reluctantly provided her account details. The criminals then escalated the situation, demanding a sum of 20 lakh rupees from her.

Coercion and Financial Loss

Under immense pressure, the woman bank manager decided to break her fixed deposit and transferred 17 lakh rupees to the account provided by the miscreants. Later, at around 4:10 pm, the criminals demanded an additional 3 lakh rupees. They warned that failure to comply would result in the loss of the initial 17 lakh rupees. Sensing the urgency of the situation, the victim closed the app and promptly informed her family about the incident.

Manipulation and Psychological Tactics

During the five-hour video call, the criminals manipulated the victim by spinning a false story about her SIM card. They claimed that unlawful activities were being carried out using the SIM, providing her with detailed information about the alleged transactions. To further deceive her, the miscreants showed the woman several documents online, containing personal information that made her believe the call was from a legitimate central agency. It is important to note that the victim’s family became concerned when they saw her locked in her room and inquired about the situation. In response, she falsely claimed that CBI officials were interrogating her.

Understanding “Digital Arrest”

The term “digital arrest” refers to the act of coercing someone to stay connected with you over the phone or video call against their will. This tactic is employed by central agencies such as the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) and ED (Enforcement Directorate) during interrogations. In this particular case, the criminals used the concept of “digital arrest” to keep the victim connected for an extended period while they carried out their fraudulent activities.

The investigation into this distressing incident is currently ongoing, and the authorities are determined to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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