SRM University B.Tech Topper Held in Agra for Fake CBI Arrest Scam

A B.Tech topper from SRM University was arrested in Agra for impersonating a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer. The individual allegedly posed as a CBI officer in connection with a "digital arrest" case. Specific details about the nature of the digital crime and how the impersonation was discovered are yet to be fully disclosed by authorities.

A cybercrime gang operating in Delhi and Gurugram was recently dismantled after Agra Police arrested four individuals, including Sohel Akram, a B.Tech graduate who led the operation. The gang used fake documents and SIM cards to open fraudulent bank accounts, which were then used to intimidate victims by posing as law enforcement officers involved in fabricated criminal investigations, such as money laundering and drug trafficking.

The gang, which operated across Delhi and Gurugram, used fake documents and SIM cards to swindle approximately Rs 4 crore from their targets over a span of four months.  One of the victims, Naeem Beg, a retired railway inspector, was "digitally arrested" and coerced into paying Rs 15 lakh.

The gang’s total haul over four months amounted to Rs 4 crore, with Rs 2.7 crore being withdrawn from accounts within 24 hours. The gang’s operations were meticulously planned, with each member responsible for specific tasks like account creation, money withdrawal, or document forging.

This case highlights growing concerns around identity fraud and impersonation in digital spaces, particularly as more people use technology for various activities, including law enforcement and cybersecurity-related operations.

The police are currently investigating their assets and tracing bank accounts associated with the fraudulent activities. This case is part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime and impersonation in India, where such scams have become increasingly prevalent.