Goan Police Crack Down on ₹90.85 Lakhs Cyber Scam

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Cyber Fraud Ring Dismantled in Goa: ₹90.85 Lakh Recovered

The Goa Cyber Police have successfully apprehended a 21-year-old individual from Kerala in a significant cyber fraud case involving a sum of ₹90.85 lakhs.

The accused had allegedly impersonated officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to extort money from the victim.

According to authorities, the accused contacted the victim on February 23, 2026, posing as a high-ranking official from the CBI and TRAI. He claimed to be investigating a major money laundering case and demanded a substantial payment from the victim to avoid prosecution.

The victim, fearing repercussions, transferred ₹90.85 lakhs to settle the alleged debt. However, the victim soon realized they had been duped and reported the incident to the authorities.

The Goa Cyber Police swiftly responded to the complaint, utilizing their technical expertise to track down the accused.
The investigation revealed that the perpetrator was located in Kerala at the time of the alleged offense.

On March 29, 2026, the Cyber Police team, led by Assistant Sub-Inspector Naveen Naik, apprehended the suspect in Kerala. The operation was supervised by Assistant Police Superintendent B. V. Shridevi and guided by Cyber Crime Branch Superintendent Raju Raut-Desai. Police Inspector Deepak Pednekar continued the investigation.

The accused faces charges under Sections 318(4) and 319(2) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 66-D of the Information Technology Act.

The recovery of the stolen funds serves as a testament to the effectiveness of the Goa Cyber Police’s efforts in combating cybercrime.

Experts warn that this type of scam is on the rise, with fraudsters frequently impersonating government officials to intimidate individuals into making large payments.
This incident highlights the importance of public awareness and the need for swift action from law enforcement agencies.

The use of technology has significantly improved the ability to trace and investigate digital transactions, ultimately providing victims with faster relief.