Elderly Man Loses ₹7.12 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam; Alert Your Loved Ones!
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News18•05-01-2026, 17:35
Elderly Man Loses ₹7.12 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam; Alert Your Loved Ones!
- •An 81-year-old retired professional in Hyderabad was defrauded of ₹7.12 crore in a digital arrest scam.
- •Fraudsters impersonated Blue Dart Customer Care and Mumbai Crime Branch, threatening the victim with a "digital arrest" over a fake parcel.
- •The victim was coerced into transferring ₹7.12 crore via RTGS before becoming suspicious and filing a complaint.
- •Similar digital arrest scams have targeted others, including a 57-year-old woman in Bengaluru who lost ₹32 crore.
- •Vigilance is crucial: investigative agencies never demand money transfers; always seek legal advice and discuss with trusted individuals.
Why It Matters: Digital arrest scams are rising; never transfer money on demand from unknown callers.
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