UP STF Busts Maharashtra Duo in ₹95 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam

The UP Special Task Force has arrested two men from Maharashtra—Muhammad Iqbal Balasahib and Shain Iqbal Balasahib—for operating a ₹95 lakh "digital arrest" scam. They impersonated law enforcement officials via WhatsApp video calls to extort money from victims, including a Lucknow-based doctor.The accused used threats, fake IDs, and virtual confinement to coerce victims. This case highlights the rising danger of digital arrest scams that exploit fear and manipulate people into large financial losses.📌 Key Highlights:₹95 lakh extorted from a Lucknow doctor via WhatsApp threatsDuo posed as CBI and narcotics officersArrests made in Mira Road, ThaneDevices, IDs, ATM cards seizedPublic warned: No real arrest happens via video call#DigitalArrestScam #CyberCrimeIndia #UPSTF #CyberPlatter #WhatsAppFraud #FakePoliceScam #CBIImpersonation