Police arrested a suspect in Gujarat accused of running a ‘digital arrest’ impersonation scam that coerced a 68‑year‑old Mumbai woman into transferring about Rs 3.71 crore. Authorities say funds moved through mule bank accounts as part of a wider pattern of impersonation and laundering networks.

State police announced the arrest of a man in Gujarat accused of orchestrating a ‘digital arrest’ impersonation scam that defrauded a 68‑year‑old woman in Mumbai of approximately Rs 3.71 crore. Investigators say the perpetrator posed as a senior judicial official to instill fear and compel the victim to transfer large sums through mule accounts. The funds were reportedly moved rapidly through a chain of bank accounts and withdrawal points consistent with organized mule networks used to launder criminal proceeds. Police described the arrest as part of a continuing crackdown on sophisticated impersonation frauds that often exploit victims’ deference to authority, limited digital literacy, and fast payment rails. Authorities also signaled ongoing efforts to identify and seize proceeds, trace account flows, and cooperate with other states and banks to freeze remaining funds when possible. The case underscores persistent vulnerabilities among older adults to high‑pressure scams and the role of coordinated financial investigations in dismantling mule networks and recovering assets for victims.