Retired Teacher Lost ₹24 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam

A retired teacher in India fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing ₹24 crore to fraudsters. The scam involved criminals impersonating law enforcement officials and tricking the victim into believing they were under digital arrest. Police arrested six individuals involved in the scheme. Digital arrest scams have become increasingly common, targeting vulnerable individuals through phone calls and online platforms. Victims are coerced into transferring large sums of money under the false pretext of legal action. Authorities urge citizens to verify official communications directly with police departments and never transfer money based on unverified claims. Source: The Hindu.