Overview The Kannur City Cyber police have arrested Jeevan Ram , a 28-year-old man from Punjab, in connection with a ‘digital arrest’ fraud. The fraudsters impersonated Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers and cheated a woman doctor from Thalassery of ₹10.5 lakh . Key Developments Arrest Details Accused: Jeevan Ram , a native of Ludhiana district in Punjab. Location of Arrest: A remote village in Punjab. Operation: A high-risk operation by the cyber police team. Duration of Pursuit: Five days under harsh weather conditions. Incident Details Date of Incident: November 30, 2025 . Modus Operandi: Fraudsters contacted the doctor through a WhatsApp video call, impersonating CBI officers from Mumbai. Threat: Fabricated money-laundering case and claimed she was under ‘digital arrest’. Coercion: The victim was coerced into transferring ₹10.5 lakh to multiple bank accounts. Investigation Findings Withdrawal: The defrauded amount was later withdrawn by Jeevan Ram using cheques from the linked bank accounts. Police Action Arrest Team: Led by sub-inspector Prajeesh T.P. of Kannur City Cyber police station. Directive: Acting on the directive of City Police Commissioner P. Nidhinraj . Further Investigation: Underway to identify other members of the racket and trace additional financial links. UPSC Relevance This incident is relevant to GS3: Cyber Security and highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber fraud. It also touches upon GS3: Economy due to the financial implications of such crimes. The role and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies like the CBI and cyber police are pertinent to GS2: Government Policies . Important Facts The case involves impersonation of CBI officers. The fraud was perpetrated through a WhatsApp video call . The victim was threatened with a fabricated money-laundering case. The accused withdrew the money using cheques .