Digital Deception: Cyber Fraudsters' New Tactic in Indore

In Indore, a 70-year-old man fell victim to a cyber fraud scheme known as 'digital arrest', losing Rs 40.7 lakh after scammers posed as law enforcement officials and threatened him via audio and video calls. A police investigation is underway following his complaint.

In a troubling case of cyber fraud, a 70-year-old man from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has reportedly been duped out of Rs 40.7 lakh by fraudsters threatening him with 'digital arrest'.

According to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia, the victim was contacted by two individuals masquerading as officers from the Mumbai police and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). They alleged an unauthorized transaction of Rs 2.60 crore in his name via a Mumbai-based Canara Bank account.

Under the pretense of a fake interrogation, the impostors coerced the man into transferring his savings, with assurances of returning the sum pending his 'clearance'. An investigation is now in progress following the man's complaint.

(With inputs from agencies.)