Uttar Pradesh man held for Rs 20 lakh cyber fraud in Mandi

The Cyber Crime police station of Central Range, Mandi, yesterday arrested Kulveer (27), a native of Uttar Pradesh, in a fraud case of Rs 20 lakh.

According to Manmohan Singh, Additional SP, Cyber Crime police station, Central Range, Mandi, the arrest was made following a complaint from a former Army officer that Kulveer had executed a digital arrest by falsely claiming that illegal items, including counterfeit passports and narcotics, were associated with the victim. Kulveer manipulated the victim into believing that the latter had got into serious legal trouble, forcing him to transfer funds.

“Kulveer, a graduate, has been evading arrest for five months by frequently changing his location. He was arrested through technical surveillance,” he said.

Meanwhile, the police urged the public to avoid answering calls from unknown numbers and report any threats or extortion attempt related to digital arrest immediately. “Citizens are encouraged to verify such claims by contacting the Cyber Helpline 1930 or Mandi Cyber Crime police station at 01905-226900 or via email at pscyber-cr@hp.gov.in,” he added.