Kannur cyber police nab Punjab man for duping doctor of ₹10.5 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam
Jan 19, 2026
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GS3The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- A 28-year-old man, Jeevan Ram, was arrested in connection with a 'digital arrest' fraud.
- The victim, a woman doctor from Thalassery, was cheated of ₹10.5 lakh.
- The fraudsters posed as CBI officers and contacted the doctor through a WhatsApp video call.
- The incident occurred on November 30, 2025.
- The accused is a native of Ludhiana district in Punjab.
- The arrest was made by Kannur City Cyber police.
- The defrauded amount was withdrawn by Jeevan Ram using cheques.
- The arrest was carried out by a team led by sub-inspector Prajeesh T.P.