Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with an online financial fraud case involving ₹4.8 lakh, registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Itanagar. The arrest marks another success in the state’s ongoing crackdown on rising digital scams targeting residents.
According to the FIR, the complainant — a resident of the capital complex — received a fraudulent call in early March 2026 from an individual impersonating a customer-care executive of a reputed e-commerce platform. The caller claimed there was an issue with the victim’s recently placed order and urgently required bank/card details to “resolve” a supposed refund or verification process.
Trusting the caller, the victim shared OTPs and other sensitive information, resulting in multiple unauthorized UPI transactions totaling ₹4,80,000 within minutes. The fraudster immediately transferred the money through mule accounts before the victim realised the deception.
Acting swiftly on the complaint, the Cyber Crime Cell traced the money trail, identified the last-layer account holder, and arrested the accused from Itanagar within 72 hours. Police recovered two mobile phones, several SIM cards, and digital evidence linking him to the crime. The arrested individual is believed to be part of a larger inter-state cyber fraud network operating from different parts of the country.
Senior Superintendent of Police (Cyber & Economic Offences) stated:
“This arrest once again shows how quickly fraudsters move money through multiple layers. We are interrogating the accused to identify upstream handlers and other victims. Meanwhile, we appeal to the public to stay extremely cautious.”
Fresh Public Advisory Issued by Arunachal Police
In light of the increasing number of similar cases across the state, police have reiterated the following safety guidelines:
- Never share OTPs, debit/credit card details, CVV, PIN, or UPI PIN with anyone — even if the caller claims to be from your bank, police, or government department.
- Genuine organisations never ask for OTPs or login credentials over phone calls.
- Verify suspicious calls by contacting the official customer care number (from the back of your card/website) — do not use numbers provided by the caller.
- Avoid clicking unknown links received via SMS/WhatsApp claiming to be refunds, rewards, or KYC updates.
- Enable transaction alerts and regularly check bank statements.
- Report fraud immediately to 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline) or local police/cyber cell — the sooner the better for freezing and tracing funds.
Authorities have warned that cyber fraudsters frequently use spoofed numbers, fake caller IDs, and deepfake voice technology, making caller verification even more crucial.
The arrested accused has been remanded to police custody for further investigation. Police are coordinating with counterparts in other states to dismantle the wider network.
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