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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.
Maharashtra Physician Loses Rs 7 Crore in Sophisticated 'Digital Arrest' Cybercrime Scheme
Oct 15, 2025 09:51 pm CST
A senior doctor in Maharashtra fell victim to an elaborate cybercrime operation, losing over Rs 7 crore after fraudsters impersonated law enforcement officials and judges who placed him under a fake "digital arrest." The perpetrators used counterfeit Supreme Court and Enforcement Directorate documents to intimidate the victim, threatening legal consequences and monitoring his movements until he transferred the funds to their accounts.