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Cybercrime investigators have now launched an inquiry to trace the fraudsters who attempted to trap the MLA, using cyber-forensic tools to track the origin of the calls.

According to the police, the woman, a retired government-aided school teacher was a resident of Thiruvanaikoil.

They sent forged documents related to the case, including a fake letter purportedly from the Chief Justice of India, offering him a chance to prove his innocence by paying a security deposit.

The couple reported the matter to Cyber Crime and Economic Offence police station here on Wednesday after realising it was a trap to con them.

According to Cyberabad cybercrime police, the woman received a call on January 31 from an unidentified person claiming to be from the UIDAI.

Police say the case is unprecedented and may be the first instance of cybercriminals digitally “arresting” an Indian abroad and extorting money by exploiting fear and impersonating authorities.