Kannur cyber police nab Punjab man for duping doctor of ₹10.5 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam

Jan 19, 2026
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The Hindu - National
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Key Points

  1. A 28-year-old man, Jeevan Ram, was arrested in connection with a 'digital arrest' fraud.
  2. The victim, a woman doctor from Thalassery, was cheated of ₹10.5 lakh.
  3. The fraudsters posed as CBI officers and contacted the doctor through a WhatsApp video call.
  4. The incident occurred on November 30, 2025.
  5. The accused is a native of Ludhiana district in Punjab.
  6. The arrest was made by Kannur City Cyber police.
  7. The defrauded amount was withdrawn by Jeevan Ram using cheques.
  8. The arrest was carried out by a team led by sub-inspector Prajeesh T.P.

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