Mumbai: What happened to a 72 year old famous businessman living in Mumbai is really a shocking incident. This person was tricked by online fraudsters in such a way that he remained trapped in the web of fear and deception for two months. The thugs, posing as ED (Enforcement Directorate) and CBI officers, duped him of Rs 58 crore by keeping him under digital arrest.
This matter is between August and October 2025. One day the businessman got a video call. The callers said that they were speaking to ED and CBI and a case of money laundering had been registered in his name. If they do not cooperate in the investigation, they may be arrested immediately. The businessman and his wife got scared. The thugs sitting on the call said that they are currently being placed under digital arrest. This means that they will be constantly monitored on the phone, and they cannot contact anyone.
The callers slyly assured that if they were innocent then they should deposit some amount for ‘investigation’ so that the agencies could clear their names. Frightened and confused, this elderly businessman transferred Rs 58 crore from his account to 18 different bank accounts through RTGS, that too within about two months. Every time the swindlers kept saying that the money would be returned after the investigation is completed. But in the beginning of October, when the calls suddenly stopped, the businessman realized that he had become the victim of a big fraud.
As soon as the complaint was received, Maharashtra Cyber Department started investigation. Bank account details were traced and immediate action was taken to freeze many accounts. Investigation revealed that the three accused involved in the fraud were from Mumbai only. Abdul Khuli (47), Arjun Kadvasara (55) and Jetram (35). Now all three have been arrested. At present the investigation of the case is going on.