డిజిటల్ అరెస్ట్ పేరుతో మహిళ భయపెట్టి..అకౌంట్ నుంచి రూ.1.42 కోట్లు కొట్టేశారు

According to a report by V6 News, a woman has fallen victim to a sophisticated financial scam involving the increasingly common tactic known as 'digital arrest.' The perpetrators reportedly coerced the victim by creating a climate of fear, eventually defrauding her of 1.42 crore rupees from her personal bank account.

Digital arrest scams typically involve fraudsters posing as law enforcement or government officials via video calls. They inform the target that their identity has been linked to illegal activities, such as money laundering or drug trafficking, and demand that the victim remain on a continuous video call under their supervision until the 'investigation' is complete. During this period, the victims are often pressured to transfer large sums of money to 'safe' accounts under the guise of verification or clearing their names.

This incident highlights the rising threat of cyber-enabled financial extortion in India. Authorities have repeatedly warned the public that no law enforcement agency conducts investigations or arrests via video conferencing platforms. Citizens are advised to disconnect such calls immediately and report the incident to the national cybercrime helpline or local police authorities. Investigations into the specific details of this case are ongoing as officials work to trace the digital trail left by the perpetrators.