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Crime
Mumbai Police Arrest Teacher in ₹63.69-Crore Cyber Fraud Case
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🗓 30 Jul 2026, 12:39 PM
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A teacher was arrested by Mumbai Police in a pan‑India cyber fraud scam that allegedly involved ₹63.69 crore.
Mumbai Police arrested a teacher on Tuesday in connection with a cyber fraud scheme that spanned the country and involved a total of ₹63.69 crore. The arrest was part of a broader investigation into online scams that targeted victims across several states. Police officials said the teacher was identified as a key facilitator in the operation, which used fake educational platforms to lure applicants. The arrest was carried out at the teacher's residence in Mumbai, following a warrant issued by the court. The case is now under the purview of the cybercrime cell, and further investigations are underway to identify other conspirators.