π¨ Doctor loses huge sum in digital arrest scam
An 80-year-old doctor was reportedly threatened and coerced into transferring βΉ1.19 crore during a digital arrest scam. The accused, Shamsad Choorakuth, was identified and arrested by Kasaragod cyber police at Hyderabad airport. This alleged fraud occurred between November 24 and December 17, 2025, via phone and WhatsApp calls. The scammers impersonated Mumbai Crime Branch officials, claiming the doctor was under 'digital arrest' for money laundering. Shamsad was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days after his arrest on September 17, 2026. π¨