Just imagine, one day suddenly you get a call on your phone and someone claiming to be an officer of CBI or TRAI tells you that you have been caught in a big scam. Know the whole matter 
digital arrest Old Man:-It was a normal day in June when 73-year-old Sushant Acharya, a retired central government officer, received a phone call that would turn his and his wife’s life upside down.
The caller introduced himself as an official from TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) and told Sushant something shocking – “Your name has come up in a major financial fraud, and the CBI is investigating you. You are now under digital arrest.”
Shocked and confused, Sushant and his wife couldn’t understand what was happening. The caller warned them, “If you don’t cooperate, your property will be seized and all your bank accounts will be frozen.”
🎭 The Start of the Nightmare
This terrifying phone call came on June 17, 2025. What followed in the next few days was something straight out of a crime thriller.
The scammers slowly took complete control of the elderly couple’s life. They told Sushant and his wife that they must remain on video call 24/7, even when using the bathroom.
“We were not allowed to meet anyone or go out. If we did something wrong, they said we’d be sent to jail,” the couple shared.
To make things worse, the scammers sent them a fake court notice, saying that if they didn’t pay ₹1.55 crore, they would lose everything.
📲 The Psychological Trap
The fraudsters didn’t stop there. They claimed they had voice recordings of the couple and would use them as evidence in court.
Terrified and feeling helpless, the couple believed everything they were told.
Over the next few days, they did the unthinkable — they liquidated all their savings, mutual funds, and fixed deposits.
They made six RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) transfers totaling ₹1.55 crore to an account the scammers said was linked to the court.
They even shared pictures of their Aadhaar cards and other personal details online with the scammers.
💸 And Then… Silence
As soon as the money was transferred, the scamsters disappeared.
Their phones were switched off, and all communication stopped. That’s when it hit Sushant and his wife — they had been scammed.
At first, they were too ashamed and afraid to report the incident. But with support from relatives, they finally gained the courage to go to the police.
On July 7, 2025, Sushant filed a complaint at the Belghoria Police Station.
👮 Police Take Over
The case was quickly taken up by the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate’s Detective Wing.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Anupam Singh said,
“The moment we got the complaint, we registered a case and started an investigation. This is a well-planned cybercrime where the criminals pretended to be government officials to trap an elderly couple.”
According to police, the couple was held in mental captivity from June 17 to July 3, constantly watched through video calls and threatened if they disobeyed.
The Cyber Crime Unit is now helping the police trace the culprits.
🚨 A Warning to the Public
DCP Anupam Singh issued a strong warning to the public:
“Be careful of such calls, especially from people who claim to be from CBI, TRAI, or any other government body. If something feels suspicious, report it immediately. Do not share your personal details or transfer money without proper verification.”
This incident is a shocking reminder of how dangerous and manipulative cybercriminals can be.
Even educated and experienced people like Sushant Acharya can fall victim when fear and confusion take over.
If you ever get such a call, stay calm, do not panic, and contact the police or cyber cell immediately.
Your awareness is your biggest protection.