According to the police, the victim received a call on March 4 from a person claiming to be an official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). He was later kept under 'digital arrest' for 10 days
18 March,2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Officials said that the suspects posed as police officers and sent the victim multiple forged documents, including fake Mumbai Police FIRs and counterfeit Interpol ‘Red Corner’ notices, to convince him he was under serious investigation
11 March,2026 11:25 AM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
According to officials, the fraud came to light after the victim lodged a complaint with the cyber police. The complainant told investigators that he began receiving calls from unidentified individuals in November 2025
06 March,2026 04:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
North cyber police hold Goregaon man believed to be key handler in India-based operations
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