Delhi: Elderly man duped of Rs 1.16 crore in 'digital arrest' scam; 3 held

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News18•13-12-2025, 15:45
Delhi: Elderly man duped of Rs 1.16 crore in 'digital arrest' scam; 3 held
- •An 82-year-old Delhi man was defrauded of Rs 1.16 crore in a "digital arrest" scam.
- •Three alleged cyber fraud syndicate members were arrested in connection with the scam.
- •The fraudsters impersonated law enforcement and coerced the victim to transfer money.
- •A significant portion of the stolen money (Rs 1.10 crore) was routed through an NGO's bank account in Himachal Pradesh, operated from Bihar.
- •The same NGO account is linked to 32 other complaints, totaling approximately Rs 24 crore in fraud.
Why It Matters: Digital arrest scams are a serious threat, especially to the elderly.
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