Pune Senior Citizen Loses ₹17 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Terror Scam
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News18•10-01-2026, 12:42
Pune Senior Citizen Loses ₹17 Lakh in 'Digital Arrest' Terror Scam
- •A senior citizen in Pune's Sinhagad Road area was defrauded of ₹17.43 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam.
- •Fraudsters claimed the victim's bank account was used in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
- •They threatened arrest and demanded money for an 'investigation' to avoid police action.
- •Terrified, the victim deposited ₹17,43,490 into various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters.
- •Police warn citizens against 'digital arrest' or 'CBI-Police' scams and advise contacting 1930.
Why It Matters: Pune senior citizen defrauded of ₹17.43 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam linked to a fake terror attack.
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