In Mumbai, three individuals, including Rishi Tushar Arote (24), a former Ranji Trophy player from Vadodara, Gujarat, have been arrested for their involvement in a cyber fraud scheme that defrauded victims of ₹32 lakh (approximately $39,000 USD). The accused, along with Harsh Dilip Panchal and Nikhil Keshavram Tiwari, allegedly provided their bank accounts to facilitate the scam. The fraud involved intimidating victims by posing as police officers and claiming they were involved in a terrorist case related to the Pulwama terror attack. Victims were coerced into sharing financial details and transferring money under the threat of a 'digital arrest.' The police investigation, initiated after a complaint from 21-year-old Maitreyi Vidyasagar, has resulted in a total of seven arrests, as authorities continue to trace other members of the fraud network. Arote, who previously played cricket, has a history of defrauding investors through fake investment schemes.