# Cyber fraud arrests in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cyber-fraud-arrests-in-india
> Updated: 2026-08-19T03:14:42.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement agencies in India have arrested suspects linked to large-scale cyber fraud operations utilizing ‘digital arrest’ tactics.

In mid-August, Chandigarh Police arrested Raj Kumar Shaw in West Bengal for his alleged role in a scam totaling Rs 9.51 lakh. The victim had reportedly transferred the funds after being falsely accused of human trafficking and money laundering.

Shortly after, Patna police arrested Aryan Kumar in connection with a significantly larger fraud involving 1.43 crore rupees. Investigators identified a joint bank account used to receive 1.05 crore rupees of the stolen funds, of which 27 lakh rupees has been frozen. Police seized various electronic devices and SIM cards to investigate the broader criminal network.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Patna police arrest suspect in 1.43 crore rupee cyber fraud

Patna police arrested Aryan Kumar for a 1.43 crore rupee cyber fraud involving ‘digital arrest’ tactics. Authorities froze 27 lakh rupees remaining in a joint account used to funnel the stolen funds.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patna-police-arrest-suspect-in-143-crore-rupee-cyber-fraud

### 2026-08-15: Chandigarh Police arrest man in Rs 9.51 lakh digital arrest scam

Chandigarh Police arrested Raj Kumar Shaw in Howrah for an alleged digital arrest scam that defrauded a woman of Rs 9.51 lakh through threats of money laundering and human trafficking.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chandigarh-police-arrest-man-in-rs-951-lakh-digital-arrest-scam

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