Rajasthan youth arrested for Rs 7.2L digital arrest fraud in Mumbai

Mumbai: In a breakthrough in a cyber crime case, the Mumbai police, with the help of the Rajasthan police, arrested a youth from Bikaner in connection with a "digital arrest" scam. This scam defrauded a Mumbai resident of Rs 7.2 lakh under the guise of an investigation by law enforcement and TRAI.
The Azad Maidan police, with the assistance of the Rajasthan police, arrested Ugraram Godara and brought him to Mumbai on Friday. He was produced before a court and was remanded to police custody.
The crime took place on December 24, 2024, when fraudsters contacted the complainant via video call, posing as TRAI and Delhi Police officials. The victim was falsely accused of money laundering and treason and, under threat of digital arrest, was coerced into transferring the amount to an SBI account in the name of Mujjameel Shaikh.
Investigations led to the identification of the bank account holder and a money trail that implicated multiple accomplices, including Anil Sharma and Pramod Bishnoi. CCTV footage and technical evidence confirmed Ugraram's role in withdrawing and transporting the cash.
After weeks of tracking, Ugraram was arrested from Hotel Yashasvi in Bikaner on April 7, 2025. He was produced before the Hon'ble Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bikaner, and granted transit remand till April 12. Police are now searching for his mentor, Pramod Bishnoi, who is on the run.