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Arrest Made in ₹32 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam
The Mumbai Cyber Police have taken a former Ranji player, Rishi Arothe, into custody for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud scheme involving the extortion of a senior citizen.
Details of the Operation:
- The operation netted approximately ₹32 lakh.
- The victim was threatened by individuals posing as law enforcement officials.
- Arothe allegedly routed the illicit funds obtained through the scam to the perpetrators.
Arothe’s Previous Involvement in Fraudulent Activities:
- In 2024, Arothe was accused of taking investments for a fake Indian Premier League bowling camp and failing to return the amounts.
- He faced accusations of misusing ₹1 crore in cash seized from his residence during an inquiry into its origin.
Fraud Network Uncovered:
- Arothe was also arrested by Hyderabad police in September 2025 in connection with a stock market investment scam involving ₹32 lakh.
- It was alleged at the time that he converted the scam proceeds into cryptocurrency and funneled them to international crime syndicates.
About Rishi Arothe:
- Arothe represented Baroda in first-class matches between 2015 and 2019.
- He participated in 45 domestic T20 matches.
- Arothe was part of India’s Under-19 squad during its 2013 tour of Australia.
According to investigators, the ongoing investigation aims to uncover the full scope of the fraud network and identify additional individuals involved in the operation.
Financial authorities are tracking the flow of funds linked to the scam to bring those responsible to justice.