Nagarjuna Reveals Family Member Was Victim of “Digital Arrest” for Two Days — Rising Cybercrime Explained

 Nagarjuna Reveals His Family Member Was Digitally Arrested for Two Days — Here’s What Happened

Digital crime is evolving fast, and one of the most alarming forms is “digital arrest” — a cyber-fraud technique where scammers pose as law enforcement and force victims into isolation while extorting money.

Recently, Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni revealed that someone from his own family fell victim to this scam.

What Is a Digital Arrest?

A digital arrest occurs when cybercriminals:

Impersonate police officers, CBI, ED, courier companies, or government authorities

Claim the victim is involved in a crime

Force them to stay on a video/phone call for hours or days

Threaten legal action if they disconnect

Attempt to extort money during this period

This method is becoming increasingly common across India as people panic when they hear the words “case”, “FIR”, or “warrant”.

What Nagarjuna Revealed

During a press conference with Telangana City Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, Nagarjuna shared a shocking personal experience.

“About six months ago, one of my family members was digitally arrested for two days. These fraudulent organisations track us and try to find our weaknesses,”

Nagarjuna

He said the scammers fled immediately after police stepped in.

A senior police official later confirmed that no formal complaint was filed but agreed that the criminals must have realised police involvement and disappeared.

Why the Press Conference Happened

The statement came during a briefing regarding the arrest of Emmadi Ravi, a man who operated several piracy websites streaming illegal films.

Nagarjuna praised the Telangana Police for cracking down on piracy and cybercrime, adding that such action benefits filmmakers across all languages — not just Telugu cinema.

Why Digital Arrest Cases Are Increasing

Cybersecurity experts say digital arrests are rising because:

Scammers use leaked databases and social media information

People are unaware of legal procedures

Fear of police or court cases makes victims panic

Fraudsters use convincing fake IDs, documents, and caller IDs

How to Protect Yourself from Digital Arrest Scams

Here are essential safety tips:

1. No police or government department arrests people over a phone call.

A real officer will never ask for money or threaten arrest on WhatsApp or video calls.

2. Never stay on long video/phone calls with unknown numbers.

Disconnect immediately.

3. Do not share personal documents like Aadhaar, PAN, or bank details.

4. Verify calls directly with your local police station.

5. Educate family members, especially elders and students.

Final Thoughts

Nagarjuna’s revelation shows that even celebrities and influential families are not safe from modern cybercrime techniques.