Bengaluru Lecturer Loses Rs 2 Crore in Elaborate Digital Arrest Scam: Forced to Sell Properties

Dec 16, 2025 09:18 pm CST

A Bengaluru lecturer became victim to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing nearly Rs 2 crore after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers coerced her into selling her apartment and two plots. Fearing for her child's safety, she complied with their demands, including installing a suspicious mobile application. The case highlights the growing threat of complex cyber scams targeting vulnerable individuals in India.